Manheim Central
Family drama equals comedy in “You Can’t Take It With You”
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“You are going to laugh when you watch this show,” said Nicholas Margerum, describing “You Can’t Take It With You.” “There is no doubt. You will laugh.”
In fact, the cast members of Manheim Central’s fall play said they were giggling from the start of rehearsals.
“I remember the day we did the first read-through and all of us were just cackling over the script,” said Annika Shull, a senior who portrays Penny Sycamore in the show. “Even without seeing anything on stage, we were just laughing. It’s been a lot of fun for us to do this show, and it will be a lot of fun for the audience to see it, too.”
“You Can’t Take It With You,” written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, tells the story of two very different families: the straight-laced Kirbys and the quirky Sycamores.
“The daughter, Alice Sycamore, starts going out with Tony, who is the son of the Kirbys, and the families meet, and it’s this big clash,” explained Annika. “You never know what’s going to happen next. It kind of leaves you on the edge of your seat.”
“We get to put our own little spin on this and put our own generation’s humor into this older show.”
The show will be the first play performed in the newly renovated auditorium at Manheim Central High School, and the cast members are excited to work in the updated space. The school recently completed a nearly $65 million renovation project, which began in mid-2021.
The students said it’s also been
fun working with Tyler Shull, a Manheim Central social studies teacher who is directing his first show at the school.
“I love the way rehearsals are organized,” said senior Eden Marcott, who portrays Alice Sycamore. “A great thing that’s been new this year is off-book challenges, where we’ve been challenged to put the book down and actually be in the scene and involved and thinking, ‘How would I react to this?’ That’s something I’ve really enjoyed.”
She also noted that the cast has bonded as a group. “It’s been fun getting to know everyone and create some great friendships,” she said. “It’s also been cool to work on specific scenes of the show but then see the whole show come together.”
For Nicholas, a senior who plays Grandpa Martin Vanderhof, the show has been fun to work on but also challenging, because each character has a lot of dialogue.
“This show doesn’t have one
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“This is all for a good cause, and it has a family atmosphere,” said Steph Heisey, describing the Manheim Holiday Craft Show.
“It’s so welcoming.”
The show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ruhl’s Church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim. The event will feature vendors and food.
This is the eighth year for the
event, which will highlight local crafters and direct-sales vendors. “I have over 35 vendors,” said Michelle Eakman, who organizes that part of the event. “They are selling handmade cards, jams, chocolates, wax melts, signs, embroidery, painted rocks, jewelry, ornaments, stationery products, wood-burned items, scarves and more.” Direct sales will include Mary Kay, Young Living, Pampered Chef, Norwex and Color Street.
BY JEFF FALK
It promotes health and growth and confidence. But Girls on the Run (GOTR) Lancaster is also about stamina; it’s about finishing the race.
GOTR Lancaster is in the process of putting the wraps on another fall season. If participation and impact are any indications, the current season has been an overwhelming success.
“Girls participate in our program for every reason imaginable,” said Jennifer West,
co-founder of GOTR Lancaster. “They stick with it because it’s fun. Our program is a developmental program that focuses on the whole girl. The girls learn about who they are and how to make good choices. They learn how to be good friends and how to choose good friends.”
GOTR Lancaster will conclude its 10-week fall season on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Millersville University’s Pucillo Field, 105 Pucillo Drive, Millersville, with a session-ending 5K fun run beginning at 2:30 p.m. More
The cast of “You Can’t Take It With You”
People shop at a previous year’s Manheim Holiday Craft Show.
Ready, set, gobble
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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Before you sit down to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day, hit the streets of Elizabethtown and chase some instead. The Great Turkey Chase will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28, at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church (EBIC), 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Day-of registration will start at 6:45 a.m. The 5K race will begin at 8:15 a.m., and kids’ runs will start at 9:15 a.m. Bib number pickup will be available for preregistered participants on Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church.
“This is a 5K run/walk event,” said race director Grace Wells. “Our racecourse is a 5K course, starting at EBIC, circling around the town, returning back to EBIC for the finish. We have stuffed turkeys on the course and a frozen turkey at the finish line for those who find one on the route.”
The event will also feature two free fun runs. “(We’ll have) one for the
youngest participants who can’t run too far and then another for those who can run about a quarter mile loop. They can run up to four times for their mile,” Wells shared. “Our kids’ run is sponsored by The Tatted Toy Guys from Elizabethtown.”
Prizes will be awarded for various age groups among 5K participants, including age 14 and under and ages 15 to 19, and then in 10-year groups up to age 80-plus. “I’m always inspired by our 80-plus participants,” Wells said.
Proceeds from the Great Turkey Chase will benefit Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS). The event is made possible through the support of a variety of sponsors, Wells said, including Brightspeed Internet, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dustin Nagy Excavating and R&T Mechanical.
This is the seventh year for the event, and Wells has added some fun twists.
“We have two new contests this year: The Great Turkey Chase Family Gathering
Participants in a previous year’s Great Turkey Chase
Contest - the family with the largest number of registrants wins - and Great Turkey Chase Costume Contest for 5K participants (with) group and individual prizes to be awarded,” she shared. “Details of contests are located on the registration website.”
Wells invites people to come out for the fun and enjoy the outdoor event before celebrating the holiday.
“People can expect a fun and energetic atmosphere supporting a great local organization,” she stated.
“We have participants of all ages and encourage both walkers and runners
Movie Night Fundraiser planned
A Movie Night Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Sofillas’ favorite movie, “Legends of the Fall,” will be shown at the event.
to join us. It is a fun way to start your Thanksgiving Day, burn off some calories and support a great cause.” Strollers are allowed on the route, but participants with strollers should start toward the back of the race pack. For safety reasons, no dogs are allowed on the racecourse. Parking guidelines are available on the registration website. For more information and to register for the 5K for a fee, visit https://runsignup .com/Race/PA/Elizabeth town/GreatTurkeyChase. There is no charge to enter the kids’ run, but registration is requested at the same website.
Church to host free veterans dinner
Mixed Garden Salad With Assorted Dressings
Warm Dinner Rolls
Citrus Rubbed Turkey Breast
Confit Turkey
Mustard and Maple Glazed Ham
Apple and Sage Stuffing
Rustic Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce
Honey Maple Candied Yams
Garlic Mashed Potato
Haricot Vert Almondine
Brussels with Bacon and Cranberries Assorted Desserts $36.95
All money raised after the theater rental is paid will go directly to Manheim Township resident Garnet Sofillas, who has cancer. Sofillas has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and she has been unable to work full time since beginning treatment. She was recently approved for an experimental treatment. The fundraiser’s proceeds will help to pay for expenses not covered by insurance.
Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Ormond, this 1994 classic was nominated for four Golden Globes - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actor, and Best Original Score - and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, visit https:// legends-of-the-fall-movie -night.cheddarup.com/. For more information, email hmkstockwell @gmail.com.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (UCC) will honor local veterans and their guests at a free veterans dinner to be held in St. Paul’s fellowship hall on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m. The dinner will feature stuffed chicken breasts, mashed potatoes with gravy, a vegetable mix and dessert. To register by Monday, Nov. 18, call 717-665-2447.
Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Bill Long, pastor of St. Paul’s UCC, who served as a medic in the U.S. Army and as a Reserve Chaplain in the U.S. Navy.
St. Paul’s UCC is located at 50 N. Main St., Manheim. Free parking is available in the rear of the church, and the church is handicapped-accessible. For more information about the dinner and other upcoming events, visit www.stpaulsuccmanheim .org or contact the church office at 717-665-2447 or stpaulsmanheim@ptd.net.
Kenneff, Graff recognized
Ryan Kenneff and Ava Graff have been selected as Seniors of the Month for November at Manheim Central High School. The Women’s Club of Manheim sponsors the Girls of the Month, and the Rotary Club of Manheim sponsors the Boys of the Month. The Seniors of the Month are chosen by the professional staff of the high school based on academic achievement, character, and involvement within the school and community.
Ryan, 17, is the son of Patricia and James Kenneff of Manheim. He is a member of the cross-coun-
try, golf, basketball, and track and field teams as well as National Honor Society (NHS). He assists with the Intramural Basketball League. Ryan plans to attend college to major in finance.
Ava, 18, is the daughter of David and Stacy Graff of Manheim. She is president of the Spanish club, trombone/baritone section leader in the marching band, and a member of the varsity girls’ tennis team, Rho Khappa Social Studies Honor Society, National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Thespian
Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, choir, and jazz band. She is involved in Baron Stage and has participated in PMEA State Choir. Ava serves through Interact Club and volunteers at the Manheim Historical Society. She has also
performed at the Fulton Theatre and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. She plans to attend college to double major in musical theater and political science. She also wants to continue to perform professionally on stage.
PennDOT posts contest for students
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites high school students from across the state to participate in the eighth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic thinking abilities to solve realworld transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades nine through 12, regardless of their school’s
learning model. For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a cost-effective, innovative solution that may help PennDOT more effectively increase awareness of seat belt safety and change behavior to improve roadway safety. PennDOT is committed to continuously improving roadway safety, and the agency works to do so using a multifaceted strategy, which involves promoting behavioral programs and implementing infrastructure
improvements.
Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, which will determine the statewide winner. For this year’s challenge, four organizations are providing a combined total award of $6,000 to the statewide winning team. These organizations are the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated
Open house set at Fort Indiantown Gap
The Pennsylvania National Guard invites the public to Fort Indiantown Gap for an open house on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature live demonstrations, fly-overs, displays of military equipment and vehicles, food trucks, live music, a visit from Miss Pennsylvania, and resources for veterans and military families.
The festivities will take place along Clement Avenue, near the Fort Indiantown Gap Community Club and on the southern portion of Muir Army Heliport. Visitors should plan to enter Fort Indiantown Gap through the main access control point near the intersection of Fisher Avenue and Biddle Drive.
Vehicle drivers will need to show a driver’s license or government-issued photo ID to enter the
installation. They will then be directed to parking areas.
The open house is free of charge. For more information, visit www.ftig .ng.mil/Community/2024 -Open-House/.
The event is a joint effort between the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and other tenant organizations at Fort Indiantown Gap.
For more informa -
tion, contact Maj. Travis Mueller at 717-639-5990 or travis.k.mueller.mil @army.mil.
Pennsylvania Constructors (APC); the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/ PA); the Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE); and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania (ITSPA).
For complete details, visit www.penndot .pa.gov/innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge tile on the right side of the page. The submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Ava Graff Ryan Kenneff
Field hockey, soccer end postseason runs
Manheim Central’s Ella Brubaker fires a shot on goal against Elizabethtown during the PIAA District III Class 2A fifth place field hockey game on Saturday, November 2. The Barons lose a tough 1-0 game.
Central’s Caroline Hondru splits the Elizabethtown defense in a 1-0 loss during the PIAA District III Class 2A fifth place field hockey game on Saturday, November 2.
Paige Garner of Manheim Central puts a hard shot on goal against Etown in a 1-0 loss on Saturday, November 2 during the PIAA District III Class 2A fifth place field hockey game.
On Saturday, November 2, the Barons’ Makenna Hess controls the ball against Elizabethtown in a heart breaking 1-0 loss during the PIAA District III Class 2A fifth place field hockey game.
Manheim Central’s Julia Kahler concentrates on the header against West Chester Rustin during the first round of the PIAA 3A Girls’ Soccer Championships on Tuesday, November 5. The Barons were upened 3-0.
Central’s Aubrey Myers looks to control the ball against West Chester Rustin in a 3-0 loss during first round of the PIAA 3A Girls’ Soccer Championships on Tuesday, November 5.
Kaleigh Enck takes the throw in for Manheim Central during the first round of the PIAA 3A Girls’ Soccer Championships in a hard fought 3-0 loss on Tuesday, November 5 against West Chester Rustin.
field hockey photos by Bob Diller
soccer photos by Cheri Sine
The show will feature some youthful salespeople as well. “I have some young makers in their teens,” Eakman shared. “I have a girl who does calligraphy and another girl who makes big crocheted stuffed animals. It’s exciting to see younger kids get excited about their crafting. It’s fun to see their creativity and the possibility of turning it into a business.”
Gail Ruhl is in charge of the food at the craft show. “There’s going to be lots of food, and it’s going to be delicious,” she said, adding that food will be available for eat-in or takeout. “We’re going to have our chicken corn noodle soup, hot dogs, beef barbecue, baked goods and beverages. All the money we make from the food sales benefits our local, national and global missions.”
The church members take an annual mission trip in June to various locations around the country. This past summer, a group served people recovering from massive flooding in
Vermont. The summer 2025 trip is not finalized yet, but Ruhl said they are considering helping hurricane victims in North Carolina.
“We also do a lot of local things,” she said. “A group just finished a ramp for someone who really needed one at their home. We did a day and helped a woman clean her house so she was ready when she came home from a hospital stay.”
Proceeds from the vendor fees also benefit the church’s missions, even though Eakman is not a member of the church.
“This is a really great fundraiser, because it’s a shared project,” Ruhl said. “Michelle does the lion’s share of the work. I cook, but she does everything else, and we really appreciate that. She’s very generous in helping us reach our goals and be able to do the things we want to do for others.”
While the craft show provides an opportunity for visitors to get started on
their holiday shopping, the event serves another purpose, Ruhl said: It brings people in the building.
“I’m excited when anybody new walks in our doors. I’m glad when anybody comes for any activity we hold here,” she commented. “It’s an opportunity for them to come and ask questions if they’re interested in learning more about us. It’s just fun and a very informal way for somebody to feel comfortable coming to a church they haven’t been to before. That’s a local mission of ours as well - to bring people to Christ and tell them about the love of Jesus.”
Heisey, who will have two stands at the craft show, regularly attends the church’s summer mission trips and noted that the craft show is another way to serve the community through the proceeds raised.
“We go on the trips to share the love of Jesus,” she said. “It’s what He requires
of us - to help other people.”
The Manheim Holiday Craft Show will be a cashonly event. Parking is available in a large lot, and both the building and restrooms are handicapped-accessible. For more information, search for “Manheim Holiday Craft Show” on Facebook.
Comedy
main character. The whole family is the main character,” he said. “Everyone has a lot of lines to memorize.”
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
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
NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net
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 717-665-3633
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.
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).
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“You Can’t Take It With You” opened on Broadway in 1936. It was an instant hit, running for more than 800 performances and returning to Broadway five times, including in 2014. The New York Times praised it as “one of the most persuasive works of pure escapism in Broadway history.”
The Manheim Central production will bring some modern touches to the play.
“One thing that’s really cool about this show is we’re able to add our own bits of humor,” Annika remarked. “The show is funny in itself, but the director has given us a lot of freedom to act things out in a way that we find funny. We get to put our own little spin on this and put our own generation’s humor into this older show.”
She noted that there are references to time-period-specific pop culture in the show that the students didn’t understand at first, including comparing characters to Porgy and Bess. “I had no idea who that was,” Annika said.
Being able to ad lib on stage has been fun, Eden said, but also a bit tricky for the cast members. “It’s quite difficult to stay in character, especially when you’re not expecting something that someone does or says,” she shared. But she noted that adding their own humor has made the show even more fun for the cast members.
The actors have also enjoyed performing stunts and indulging in physical comedy on stage, which complements the funny script, they said.
And, although the play is a comedy, it still packs an emotional punch through its three acts, Annika commented.
“It’s a very actionpacked show that ends with a heartfelt ending,” she stated. “You get very attached in my opinion to these families and very invested in the storyline.”
“You Can’t Take It With You” will be performed in the high school auditorium, 400 E. Adele Ave., Manheim, at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21 and 22, as well as at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https:// tinyurl.com/4tp623bv.
Cavod posts giving event
Cavod will hold its annual Day of ThanksGIVING on Friday, Nov. 15. The organization has set a goal to raise $65,000 for its arts programs. Matching funds have been pledged for contributions made at any time on Nov. 15.
A celebration will be
held from 6 to 10 p.m.
The festivities will include free food, performances by Cavod participants, a dance party, and worship celebration time.
The Day of ThanksGIVING will also celebrate Cavod’s 20th anniversary.
To donate, visit https:// cavod.org.
Meeting to feature program on Corrie ten Boom
The Susquehanna Valley Community Connection (SVCC) will hold a gathering with the theme “Christmas With Corrie ten Boom” on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola.
Gayle Haas will present a costumed dramatization of Corrie ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor who, with the Dutch Resistance, helped Jewish people escape the
Nazis in World War II. Haas’ presentation is titled, “Do You Wonder Why?”
Music will be provided by Perfect Harmony. Beverages will be available at 1 p.m., with lunch at 1:30 p.m.
There is a fee to attend, and reservations are due by Saturday, Nov. 16. For information on how to register, call 717-799-0088. Cancellations must also be made by Nov. 16.
Christmas spirit will shine in Marietta Candlelight Tour
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Be a part of a long-standing tradition and find holiday inspiration during the Marietta Christmas Candlelight Tour. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.
“The Marietta Christmas Candlelight Tour is all about celebrating the history, love and culture of Marietta,” said Rebecca Carroll Baltozer, a member of Marietta Restoration Associates (MRA), which hosts the event. “This is our 58th tour, which makes us one of the oldest home tours in the state.”
The self-guided walking tour will feature eight private homes, including one that has never been on the tour before. Additionally, the event will feature activities at public buildings in Marietta and a variety of special events. “We are also celebrating the 40th year of the small collector house,” said MRA volunteer Joanne Dancause, describing a memento of the event that tourgoers can buy. “These can be purchased on the day of tour at the Old Town Hall Museum.”
Proceeds from the tour benefit the MRA and are
used for the upkeep and restoration of historic buildings in Marietta. The organization formed in 1965 when a group of civic-minded individuals recognized the need to preserve the town’s history and architecture.
“Your tour booklet is your ticket and includes a map of homes and attractions,” Baltozer shared, noting that the tour will feature free shuttle bus service, a local artist showcase, exhibits at the Old Town Hall Museum and more.
“There are many restaurants and small businesses that are open on the day of
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the tour. Check out the map in your tour booklet/ticket to see the open businesses and their location.”
The tour invites the community into the small river town to explore the unique and creative ways people have decorated their homes for the holidays. Inspiration can be found in décor that ranges from primitive to modern.
At Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta, a special holiday event will be held during the tour. “The Dickens Market has become an annual fundraiser for the Susquehanna Stage Company,” said Joni McCrady, a member of the theater’s events committee. “This event has been organized and spearheaded by Terry Carroll for the past several years.” The market will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 1.
“The Gallery space will be decorated for Christmas to capture the start of the Christmas season,” McCrady remarked. “The Dickens Market is a primitive market offering a variety of primitive gifts and decorations as well as several gift baskets to be (given away). Warm drinks and sweet treats will be available for purchase at our Grog Shop in the concession area.”
Along with shopping for unique gifts, the Dickens
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Market offers the public a chance to explore Susquehanna Stage, she said. “Those visiting will have the opportunity to tour the main stage theater preparing for the upcoming winter show,” McCrady noted. “Our hope is to introduce the community to our theater and spread Christmas cheer.”
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Tickets for the Marietta Christmas Candlelight Tour may be purchased at 10 locations throughout the area as well as online at www.mariettarestoration .org. A full list of ticket locations may be found by following “Marietta Restoration Associates, Inc.” on Facebook. There is a discount for purchasing tickets through noon on
Friday, Nov. 29. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the tour in the parking lot of Donegal Intermediate School, 1177 River Road, Marietta; at the Old Town Hall Museum, 3 W. Walnut St., Marietta; and at First National Escape bank, 100 W. Market St., Marietta. Parking and shuttle bus service will be available at all three locations.
Bocce league concludes season
Team Buford’s Bocce was the regular-season champion in the Lancaster Bocce League with a record of 54-15. The league consists of 24 teams. Team Buford’s Bocce includes (front, from left) Dan Lake, Rich Collier, Joe Locurto, (back) Rick Sprout, George Goodling, captain Doug Michael, (not pictured) Bob Heckrote, and Don Henry.
Team Marchigiani defeated Team Buford’s Bocce in a best-of-five final series to win the 2024 Lancaster Bocce League Playoff Championship. The members of the team are (front, from left) Dick Bernhardt, Rodney Bert, captain John Vitti, Kevin D’Arco, Mike Casimano, Rick Bernhardt, (back) Glen Pottberg, Dominic Russo, Bill Bozochovic, Frank Russo, and Joe D’Isabella.
Arborist
course planned
Penn State Extension will offer the Arborist Short Course Series from Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, to Friday, Feb. 7.
Designed to increase working tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, the course aims to prepare participants for the Certified Arborist exam through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), as well as improve their marketability. The course is designed to allow participants to view lectures live or via recordings and take the required quizzes to complete the course and receive a certificate of completion and ISA CEUs, if requesting them. Topics will include tree
Neighbors Sharing and Caring to meet
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Regan Learn will speak about the Home on Ferdinand located in Manheim. It is a nonprofit organization committed to providing transitional housing and vital resources for women and children experiencing homelessness. The organization offers a safe and supportive environment where families can regain stability and work towards self-sufficiency. By fostering a sense of community and empowerment, Home on Ferdinand seeks to not only help individuals and families rebuild their
lives but also strengthen the broader community, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Learn serves as the house and community connections coordinator at Home on Ferdinand. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in business, Learn
combines her expertise in human services and community engagement. Her role at Home on Ferdinand includes fostering community connections, fundraising and assisting with various community needs.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
biology; tree planting and establishment; tree identification and selection; tree pruning; protecting trees during construction; cabling, bracing, and lightning protection; tree insect and disease diagnosis and management; soils; water relations; tree nutrition; and urban forest management.
To register by Friday, Jan. 3, visit https://exten sion.psu.edu/ and search for “Arborist Short Course Series.” The Extension recommends that participants obtain the ISA Certification Study Guide for the course, and a discount code is available; more details will be provided after registration.
Regan Learn
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Community Thanksgiving Meal
Sponsored by The Lititz Community for individuals and families looking for a place to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Meal.
Hosted by...
Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians 29 Green Acre Road, Lititz Thurs., November 28th from 11 AM-1:30 PM
TAKEOUTS AVAILABLE 2 MEAL LIMIT PER PERSON
Serving: Turkey, Filling, Baked Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Drinks and Desserts
Any individual who cannot drive or are homebound, please call the church at 717-626-2560 to arrange delivery. No Reservations Needed Just Come & Enjoy!
than 1,400 runners are expected to attend, including most of the GOTR Lancaster participants and members of their support teams, as well as community members.
The 5K fun run is open to the public, and runners can register at www.gotr lancaster.org up to and including the day of the event. GOTR is also seeking fun run volunteers for the event.
ELIZABETHTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
777 S. Mount Joy St., Elizabethtown
Come join us to start the holiday season by enjoying these activities for all ages.
TELL YOU NEIGHBORS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS! FREE COFFEE, BAKE SALE: cookies, pies, candies
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS: FREE gently used household items, kids’ through adult clothes, books and toys.
KIDS ACTIVITIES: SCAVENGER HUNT
BALLOON ARTIST – 11:00 to 1:00
CHILDREN’S CRAFTS – can be made while parents are browsing.
SECRET SANTA – kids can purchase small gifts for their loved ones at a nominal cost PLAY BELLS – 10:30 & 11:30 ORGAN DEMONSTRATION – 12:30 & 1:30 PHOTO BOOTH with Nativity costumes
CHICKEN BBQ for take out LUNCH CAN BE PURCHASED chilli, grilled cheese sandwiches, fruit, whoopie pies
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Meal
Chiques Church
4045 Sunnyside Rd., Manheim, PA
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th
Serving 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DINE IN ONLY
Church Service Prior to Meal 9-10 a.m.
Reservations are free but required Donations accepted.
For reservations, call or text 223-333-7037
Reservation Deadline: Nov. 21
Donations will benefit local food banks.
“It’s a day when girls, coaches and family members come out and celebrate the accomplishments of these 10 weeks,” said Jessica Wilson, GOTR Lancaster’s program and 5K fun run manager. “There are a lot of cheer groups along the course, and it just makes it a really special day for the girls. Sometimes they’re running with their coaches, and sometimes they’re running with family members. The finish line is just a magical place. It’s emotional for all of us to watch them achieve their accomplishments.”
During the fall season, which began on Sept. 16, 650 girls in grades three through eight from all over Lancaster County and parts of Lebanon County participated in the GOTR Lancaster program. The GOTR program is designed for girls in third through fifth
grades, while girls in sixth through eighth grades participate in Heart and Sole.
The 43 teams of participants, supported by more than 200 volunteer coaches, met twice a week within the boundaries of every Lancaster County public school district, at some county private schools and in the Lebanon city, Cornwall-Lebanon, Eastern Lebanon County and Annville-Cleona school districts in Lebanon County. The meetings consisted of some sort of physical activity, including running; social and emotional curriculum; and varying forms of support.
“We have girls from all walks of life who have experienced all types of things at this point of life,”
Postcard club sets meeting
The Lancaster County Postcard Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The gathering is open to the public.
Club member Pam
Tronsler will present “Women in World War II.”
The postcard competition will be “Shop Signs.”
For more information, call 717-413-6882 or search for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
said Kylie Homan, GOTR Lancaster’s program director. “For these girls, now is when they’re really trying to understand themselves and how they fit into this world. Participating in Girls on the Run gives them the foundations to build strong relationships and life skills, not just for now, but into the future. We want girls to participate in any way they’re comfortable. There is research that suggests that a combination of physical activity and emotional support is the best way to help the whole person.”
An international program, GOTR was founded in Lancaster in 2009, with two teams and 25 girls. GOTR Lancaster expanded into Lebanon County in
2017, and to date the program has been used 22,000 times by about 12,000 girls.
“We thought this was something Lancaster was ready for,” said West. “We grew quickly. We were just seeing as many girls as possible. Now, we’re going deeper and finding out where we’re not reaching. The participants are really learning how to be part of a larger community.”
Registration for GOTR’s spring 2025 season will open on Friday, Feb. 7, and the 10-week session will commence during the week of March 10.
For additional information about Girls on the Run Lancaster or to volunteer, go to www.gotrlan caster.org.
Operation Christmas Child announced
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, from Monday, Nov. 18, to Monday, Nov. 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will be available across the country.
• Penn
Movie Pass
• Insulated Shopping Bag
3 ways to schedule your donation appointment:
• go to 717GiveBlood.org
• call 1-800-771-0059
• scan the QR Code
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child - a project of Samaritan’s Purse - has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are experiencing war, poverty, disease, or disaster. Operation Christmas Child aims to reach another 12 million children in 2024 with the Gospel.
Shoebox packing is an activity suitable for individuals, families, and groups. A step-by-
step guide is available by visiting https:// samaritanspurse.org/ what-we-do/operation -christmas-child/ and clicking “How to Pack.” The project partners with local churches around the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need.
Participants can donate a set amount per shoebox online and receive a tracking label to discover each box’s destination.
Participants can visit the aforementioned website to find the nearest dropoff location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The online lookup tool is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.
Participants (from left) Rebekah, Rachel and Nancy celebrate the completion of the GOTR Lancaster program at last year’s season-ending 5K fun run.
GOTR superhero Sofia shows off her cape at last year’s season-concluding 5K fun run.