Many theater goers have enjoyed performances by AJ Tantala, a cast member with Chester County’s SALT Performing Arts. Now, the 23-year-old is hoping that one of those audience members will consider giving him the gift of life by becoming a living kidney donor.
Tantala was born with posterior urethral valve syndrome (PUV).
Doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) performed surgery to remove the valves, but damage was done to his kidneys.
Tantala has posted his need for a new kidney on the National Kidney Registry (NKR) website, where he describes his situation. “This past summer I was to work an internship before graduation and it was necessary for me to have a blood test done, and that is when we discovered how poor my kidney function was,” he stated. “Anything below 20% functioning is transplant ready; currently my function is at 11%.”
Registrationis underway for the annual Turkey Bowl at Tel Hai Camp and Retreat. The event, which will include a 5K race and a children’s fun run, will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 24.
Registration and race packet pickup will be held from 7:45 to 9:20 a.m. in the camp’s dining hall. The fun run will begin at 9:10 a.m., followed by the 5K race at 9:40 a.m.
“Last year we were able to do an in-person race back to our normal course,” said Bruce Gregory, camp director, noting the event was modified for the past several years because of the pandemic. “We had 316 finishers in the 5K race and 63 finishers in the 1-mile children’s fun run.”
The 5K race this year will take runners through the camp and around the lake. The course includes paved, gravel and grassy paths. While the course is primarily level, there are a few hills for runners to tackle.
The 1-mile children’s fun run for youths age 12 and under will take place on the main grounds of the camp. Parents may run alongside their children at no charge.7
All children who complete the fun run will receive a finisher’s medal. Chip timing for the 5K will be provided by Second Wind Race Timing. First-place trophies will be awarded to the overall female and male runners of the 5K. Medals will be given to the top three finishers in various age groups. The top overall time for the 2021 5K course was 16 minutes and 36 seconds for males and 20:25 for females.
To register, visit www.telhaicamp .org/events/turkey-bowl-run. Online registration will end on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Participants may also print a registration form from the website and mail it to the camp, along with the registration fee. Those who register by Thursday, Nov. 10, will be guaranteed an event T-shirt.
Gregory noted that the Turkey Bowl attracts local participants and people from surrounding communities,
including the Downingtown, Gap, Oxford and New Holland areas, as well as those who are from out of town and in the area visiting relatives for the Thanksgiving holiday. “This is the 31st year for the race, and we are looking forward to another great year,” Gregory stated.
The Turkey Bowl is sponsored by local businesses, which are listed at the event website. Proceeds from the event are used to benefit Tel Hai Camp and Retreat, a nonprofit Christian camp that is a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association.
The camp is located along Beaver Dam Road, 1.5 miles east of Route 10. The GPS address is 31 Lasso Drive, Honey Brook. For more information, visit the previously mentioned website or contact Gregory at 610-273-3969 or bruce@telhai camp.org. Volunteers are also needed to help on race day. Interested volunteers should contact Gregory for more details. More information about the camp can be found at www.facebook.com/TelHaiCamp.
BY FRANCINE FULTONA celebration of the 100th birthday of American author Kurt Vonnegut, featuring refreshments, film clips, dramatic readings, prizes and birthday cake, will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, at the WCR Center for the Arts in Reading. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
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Getting a new kidney would eliminate the need for Tantala to go on dialysis. “The goal is to find a living donor before I ever need to go on dialysis. That way the second the doctors determine it’s time for me, we will go right to the transplant,” he said, noting that his parents are unable to donate because they are medically ineligible.
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The event, “Happy Birthday, Mr. Vonnegut,” is being sponsored by the Albright College English department, the Reading Public Library, the Village Library of Morgantown and the Wyomissing Public Library. “I love Vonnegut, and I volunteered to be on the committee,” said Maria Long, library director at the Village Library. “This is a first-time fundraiser that the libraries are doing together.”
James Speese, Ph.D., a lecturer in the English department at Albright College, will serve as master of ceremonies for the event.
A social hour will start off the evening, followed by the program. “Dr. Speese, who did his dissertation on Vonnegut, will talk (about the author), and there will also be some readings from Vonnegut’s books,” Long explained. “After that, we will have a toast and sing ‘Happy Birthday.’ The program is an hour, but people can stay behind for some cake and to mingle.”
The event will also feature jazz music, a selfie stand and books and merchandise for sale. There will also be a doodle wall in the spirit of Vonnegut’s book “Breakfast of Champions,” which features the author’s little drawings.
Proceeds from the sale of food, beverages and merchandise will benefit the three libraries and future programming at the WCR Center for the Arts. “WCR will sent up
concession tables, and there will also be tables for us to promote our libraries,” said Long.
Vonnegut was born in Indianapolis, Ind., on Nov. 11, 1922. A prolific writer, Vonnegut published 14 novels, several short-story collections and five plays, among other works.
He left Cornell University, where he was majoring in biochemistry, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943, where he served as an advance scout during the Battle of the Bulge. He was captured by the Germans and spent time in a prisoner-of-war camp, where he witnessed the firebombing of Dresden in 1945. He recreated that event in his novel “Slaughterhouse-Five,” which was published in 1969.
His first novel, “Player Piano,” was published in 1952. Other works include “Cat’s Cradle” and “Happy Birthday, Wanda June.” He died at the age of 84 in New York City in April 2007.
“I like a lot of his short stories,” said Long, noting that her favorite Vonnegut work is “Welcome to the Monkey House,” which is a collection of 25 short stories. “It’s a barrage of his mind at work.”
The WCR Center for the Arts, a nonprofit community organization focused on promoting the arts, is located at 140 N. Fifth St., Reading. More information about the venue is available at www.wcrcenter.org.
The Friends of Hopewell Furnace will present a program by Hopewell park ranger Bill Lange titled “The Making of a Park: The French Creek RDA” on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. The event will be held at Hopewell’s visitor center. Admission is free and open to the public.
Attendees will learn how Hopewell Furnace was used again after operations halted in 1883 when Louise Brooks, the granddaughter of ironmaster Clement Brooke, sold the submarginal land parcel to the United States on Aug. 13, 1935, as part of a federal program known as Recreational Demonstration Areas (RDA).
Hopewell Furnace is located at 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson. For more information, call 610582-8773 or email friends ofhopewellfurn@gmail.com.
To usher in the holiday season, many local groups are planning Christmas bazaars. Most feature a sale of crafts and holiday decor, as well as homemade food. All are free and open to the public.
A Christmas bazaar will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Old River Road, Birdsboro (Robeson Township), on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured will be breakfast sandwiches, lunch, homemade soups and baked goods, white elephant items, a Chinese auction and craft vendors. For more information, call the church office at 610-582-3655.
Harmony United Methodist Church, 740 Harmony Road, Morgantown, will host a Christmas bazaar on Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offered will be wreaths, decorations, handpainted ornaments, crafts and
gifts, baked goods and candy. The church is located on Route 10, north of Morgantown. Contact the church at 610-2869823 for more information.
St. Peter United Church of Christ, 1920 Ridge Road (Route 23), Knauertown, will hold its annual Christmas bazaar on Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Offered for sale will be crafts, baked goods, vintage items and breakfast and lunch. Visit www.facebook.com/stpeterunit edchurch and choose “Events” for more information.
The Totally Committed Youth Ministry (TCYM) at MCC (Moving Communities to Christ) will hold a Christmas bazaar on Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MCC’s main campus, 4221 Main St., Elverson. Available for sale will be clothing, crafts, games, novelties, jewelry, trinkets, skin care products and beauty accessories. All proceeds will be used toward TCYM’s 2022
mission trip. For more information, visit www.moving communitiestochrist.org/ chrstmas-bazaar-2022 or www.facebook.com/TCY MatMCCChristmasBazaar.
Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue (LDAR) will present its annual holiday craft show at Freedom Village at Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the rescue, which provides foster homes for cats and dogs until they can be permanently adopted.
“It’s not a traditional craft show where vendors come in. It is mostly crafts that are donated,” said LDAR volunteer April Brade, one of the event organizers. “(The items are made) by LDAR friends or associates or people that hear about (the craft show).” Local crafters who would like to donate items for the show should email
LuckyDawgAR@gmail.com.
Among the items for sale will be homemade dog biscuits, dog and cat toys and personalized pet ornaments; holiday decorations; jewelry; and LDAR swag, including sweatshirts. There will also be a silent auction table, a sale of homemade baked goods, refreshments and an opportunity to win gift items. Adoptable cats and kittens and perhaps a puppy will be on-site during the craft show.
LDAR is a nonprofit, nokill, all-volunteer organization. LDAR’s most recent rescue is Harley Rose and her puppy, Hootie. Harley has had many litters of puppies and suffered from years of neglect. Readers can follow Harley and Hootie’s story by visiting www.face book.com/LuckyDawgAnimal Rescue and searching for “Harley Rose” or “Hootie.”
In recognition of Operation Green Light, the county government is illuminating the façade of the Chester County Historic Courthouse in green from Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 13. Additionally, the county commissioners recently presented a proclamation recognizing Operation Green Light to county director of veterans services Susan Price.
Operation Green Light is a new initiative that aims to show support for veterans of all military conflicts, as well as to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and their families, along with the resources that are available to assist them. The initiative was introduced by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania and the National Association of Counties.
Price encourages local resi-
dents to join in displaying green lights to show their gratitude for the sacrifices of veterans and their families. She noted that there are more than 24,000 veterans in Chester County.
Chester County Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefit information and application services to all veterans and their spouses and dependents in Chester County, helping them to receive the benefits they are entitled to under county, state, and federal laws. The VA also maintains Chester County’s veteran graves registration record, distributes flags and military grave markers, and supports the veteran mentorship program for Chester County’s veteran’s treatment court program.
Additional county services for veterans include the recording of military discharges by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office, which safeguards discharge documents in the event of loss, misplacement or natural
disaster, and a Veteran ID Program offering discounts to businesses throughout Chester County.
For more information about the programs and services offered by the VA, visit www.chesco.org/veterans.
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Fairmount, 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata, will host a free WellSpan Diabetes Day program called “Diabetes: The Heart of the Matter” on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will take place in the Farm Crest Community Room. The public is invited to attend. Exhibitors will share food samples, recipes, and exercise demos from 6 to 7 p.m. Kelly Trynosky, WellSpan’s program
director of disease management, will speak at 7 p.m. on “Diabetes and Heart Disease” and will discuss the role of healthy eating, physical activity, and blood sugar control in helping to keep the heart healthy.
While the event is free, registration is required by calling the Wellness Center at 717721-8790, ext. 0.
Additionally, Fairmount is
hosting a food drive until Tuesday, Nov. 15. The collected food and pantry items will be donated to CrossNet Ministries in New Holland. CrossNet is a local organization that provides free food items to Lancaster County residents in need.
Tables for donations will be set up in the Wheat Ridge lobby on the west side of the Fairmount campus. Local residents may drop off unexpired,
nonperishable food items and paper goods just inside the first set of doors. Donations most needed at this time are juices and broth, canned chunky soups, crackers, instant rice, macaroni and cheese, pasta sauce, cereal cups for kids, condiments, size 6 diapers, and paper goods.
For directions, visit www.fairmounthomes.org.
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Nov. 12. Berks Strollers Hike
Liberty Fire Company 835 Ruth St., Reading, 10 a.m. Community members are welcome to patriciate. Hike leader: Angie, 484-794-7813
Nov. 12. 5K Run/Walk For Life
Hibernia County Park 1 Park Road, Coatesville, 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Chester County Connect Care. www.runsignup.com/CCCC5K4LIFE
Nov. 12. Christmas Bazaar
St. Peter United Church of Christ 1920 Ridge Road (Route 23), Knauertown, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Offered for sale will be crafts, baked goods and vintage items. Breakfast and lunch will be available.
Nov. 12 Christmas Bazaar
St. John’s Lutheran Church 1035 Old River Road, Robeson Township, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured will be breakfast sandwiches, lunch, homemade soups, white elephant items, a Chinese auction, a sale of baked goods and craft vendors. For more information, call the church at 610-582-3655.
Nov. 12. Christmas Bazaar
Harmony United Methodist Church 740 Harmony Road, Morgantown, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offered for sale will be wreaths, decorations, hand painted ornaments, crafts and gifts, baked goods and candy. The church is located on Route 10, north of Morgantown.
Nov. 15. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
The Torch Community Center in the Clocktower Plaza 2846 Main St., Morgantown, 8:45 to 10 a.m. Visitors may attend their first meeting for free. www.tops.org
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) will hold its monthly open house event from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, on Saturday, Nov. 12. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs that are available for adoption.
Admission is free. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions, and food will be available for purchase. Photos are not permitted. For details, contact info@dvgrr.org or 717-484-4799 or visit www.dvgrr.org.
Senior Connections will meet at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown, on Thursday, Nov. 10, at noon. A Thanksgiving meal will be served, followed by a time of sharing about the joys of Thanksgiving.
All seniors age 55 and older are invited to attend.
Honey Brook Community Library
687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 6 p.m. “What Happens When the Paycheck Stops?” will be presented by Joe Oliver from Edward Jones. Registration is required. Call 610-2733303 or email jspade@ccls.org to register.
Conestoga Mennonite Church
2779 Main St., Morgantown, 7 p.m. Anyone who is currently dealing with a cancer diagnosis and cancer survivors are invited to join the group to find hope and encouragement. For more information, call Cheryl at 610-762-0002 or email csgcmc@ptd.net.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
6251 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, 9 a.m. to noon. An adult, child and infant CPR class will be offered, as well as AED training. The cost of the class will include a certification card and student workbook. To register, call 484-794-0808.
Conestoga Mennonite Church
2779 Main St., Morgantown, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Guest speaker Bonni Greiner will present “Changing the World From Your Kitchen Sink.”
www.conestogamennnonite church.org
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For the past quarter century, the Mowday Group has assisted nonprofit organizations, companies and individuals with media relations and publishing needs.
Company president Bruce Mowday, who worked in journalism for more than 20 years as a reporter and editor, had the idea to start a company that would assist nonprofits, for-profits, journalists and the public. During the Mowday
Group’s existence, Mowday has helped with a number of land preservation projects and worked with nonprofit organizations across the region.
On the corporate side, he has worked with law firms, banks, insurance and real estate companies and several governmental entities.
Mowday, who is also an author, also offers publishing services.
Four of his books, including
his first, on Fort Delaware, are Civil War themed. Three relate to Gettysburg, including “Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story.” For “Emotional Gettysburg,” artist Karl Kuerner created 20 original paintings and Mowday wrote essays to go with them. Mowday is working with Kuerner on a book to complete a trilogy on the American Revolution’s Battle of the Brandywine.
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true crime books: “Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice,” “Stealing Wyeth” and “Small Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.”
Information about all of Mowday’s books and his company’s services can be found at www.mowday.com. To contact Mowday, email mowday@mowday.com.
Mowday gives frequent talks on his books, writing, publishing and history. He believes in giving back to the community and has served as president of the boards of the Chester County Historical Society, Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau and Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. He was also a member of the Downingtown Main Street Association and the Valley Forge Park Alliance.
of Atglen is facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. The 31-year-old father of four is in need of a heart transplant.
And, while waiting for the call that a heart is available, Madrigale is maintaining a positive outlook and encouraging others facing dire situations to do the same.
“I want to help others who face similar adversities continue to remain positive and stand tall,” he said. “When things happen that are bad and get us down, it is not the end. There is always a way. Sometimes you have to search for the positive, but that is what I do to maintain.”
Madrigale was born with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and it wasn’t until the age of 5 when he was diagnosed after his heart stopped three times before he was resuscitated. He was placed on several heart medications, and when he was 8 years old, he was fitted with his first pacemaker/defibrillator.
In May of 2021, he contracted pneumonia and was diagnosed with chronic heart failure. Currently, he has a PICC line where he receives medication through an IV.
“I am officially on the (heart donor) list. I am a Status 4,” he explained. “That is described as someone who can be an
outpatient with a PICC line and an IV pump that runs 24/7. I change the IV daily and I have a nurse who comes out once week to clean the dressing of where the PICC line enters the body.”
Madrigale expects that he will soon move to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to wait for a new heart, at which point he will move up on the transplant list to a Status 3. “I am on the highest dose of medicine you can have as an
outpatient. They are about to bring me into the hospital, and I will wait from there,” he said, noting that the wait for the new heart could take several months. “I am preparing to stay in the hospital for a while.”
Madrigale said that while he is used to living with heart disease, he is looking forward to having his procedure and living with a new heart. “Once it happens and once it goes through, I’ll be able to do more than I ever
did before,” he said. “I focus on what’s next.”
The community has supported the family with several fundraisers, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help Madrigale pay for medical bills since he is no longer able to work. He encourages people to contact him on the page, including those in similar circumstances or those who need support for whatever difficulties they are going through.
“I want good thoughts and prayers, but I also want
people to know that they are not the only ones going through tough times, even if it’s not medical (issues),” he stated. “I am always open to talking to people. I wanted to get my story out there because maybe I can help somebody. I think my deter-
mination, willpower and perseverance could be helpful for people to see no matter what situation they are in.”
To learn more about Madrigale and his journey for a new heart or to make a donation, visit https://gofund.me/04a3f4d0.
Thanksgiving hosts and hostesses interested in injecting variety into their Thanksgiving offerings may want to consider a few unique side dishes to complement their turkey dinners. Sides that borrow from familiar flavors may fit seamlessly into the holiday feast and add spark to the meal. This recipe for Gnocchi with Roasted Cauliflower from “Real Simple Dinner Tonight: Done!” (Time Home Entertainment) from the editors of Real Simple is rooted in popular ingredients synonymous with Thanksgiving. Gnocchi is a chewy and filling pasta made from potato - a holiday standard - while cauliflower is a mild, versatile
vegetable that absorbs the spices and flavors of other ingredients. Putting these two ingredients together allows holiday hosts to provide a new side with some familiar flavors at this year’s Thanksgiving dinner.
Gnocchi with Roasted Cauliflower (Serves 4 as a main course)
Ingredients:
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower and sage with the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Fifteen minutes before the cauliflower is finished, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Divide the gnocchi among bowls and top with the cauliflower and Parmesan.
Tip: Cauliflower florets are easier to separate if the core is removed first. Place the head stem-side up. Using a paring knife, cut around the core at an angle, creating a cone-shaped
piece, then lift it out. If the head is very large, halve it first through the core.
Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland, has posted two events on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19.
The church will host a concert on Nov. 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., with the doors opening at 6 p.m. The concert will feature performances by Christian artists Hulvey, The Young Escape, and Rare of Breed.
The event is open to the public. Tickets will be discounted when purchased in advance and full price at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.itickets.com/ events/469962. For more details about the artists, visit https://petra.church/concert.
Additionally, all students in grades six to 12 may attend The Rally, an allnight event running from 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 to 7 a.m. on Nov. 19. It will include the concert, along with games, worship, and teaching. Youths will also spend four hours at Spooky Nook Sports and have breakfast at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. There is a fee per person. To register, visit www.petra.church/therally.
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Tantala recently completed his role as Prince Charming in SALT’s production of “Cinderella.” Directing the show was Sandy Chadwick. “I look at how vibrant and outgoing he is and how much he gives to those around him and can’t imagine him enduring a lifetime of dialysis,” she shared. “We want to do all that we can to help AJ find a kidney from a living donor as that will give him the best possible outcome.”
Tantala’s other roles with SALT include the title role in “Shrek the Musical” and Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” He also appeared in SALT’s “Elf the Musical,” “Matilda the Musical” and “The Secret Garden.”
Although he lives in Bucks County, Tantala said he was willing to make the commute to Chester County to perform. “I discovered SALT my freshman year of college (at Rider University) when I was looking for a show to do,” he said. “I saw that SALT was doing ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame,’ which is one of my favorite shows ever, and I auditioned on a whim at this theater an hour away from my home. I was cast in that one and many more because I can’t bring myself to stop auditioning there.”
Tantala is currently directing a production of “The Lion King” with one of SALT’s offshoots called Stagelight, which is a
performing arts program geared toward children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
“A kidney from a living donor would be the ultimate gift to my family and I because it would allow me to continue pursuing my hopes and dreams,” Tantala stated.
For more information about the kidney donation process, visit www.nkr.org. The link to learn more about Tantala can be found at www.facebook.com /neshaminysummerstock in a post dated Oct. 21. Tantala is requesting that people share the link on their social media pages to broaden the scope of the search for a donor.
Connie Dienner, director of Cavod Performing Arts, is looking forward to the organization’s first Day of ThanksGIVING, which will feature a live evening gathering. “The evening is a celebration of all God has done,” said Dienner. “We are so thankful for our donors.”
The Day of ThanksGIVING will begin at midnight on Friday, Nov. 18, with online giving at https://cavod.org. The academy at 675 W. Main St., New Holland, which is normally closed on Fridays, will open at 9 a.m. for those who want to give in person. An Evening of Celebration will be held at Cavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., New Holland, from 6 to 11 p.m. Giving stations will be located in the theater. Dienner pointed out that the fundraiser will also benefit students of the Manheim location at 280 S. Oak St., which opened in 2021. “This
is a combination of both campuses coming together at the main base,” said Dienner.
The evening event will include a dance party with a live DJ, dance and music performances by Cavod students, worship, and free food in the form of pizza, popcorn, cookies, and beverages. Door prize tickets to win tickets to Cavod Theatre and Cavod merchandise, such as hats, T-shirts, and sweatshirts, will be given out, and a drawing will be held each hour.
Cavod Academy offers a variety of classes in dance, voice, and more, with an emphasis on “creating with purpose.” An essential goal of the organization is to offer students a godly environment that inspires excellence in the arts while building community and impacting lives.
Dienner said that fundraisers like the Day of ThanksGIVING benefit children and adults in the New Holland and Manheim areas who want to
take lessons in the environment Cavod offers. “Many families have come to (Cavod) as a place that is safe with a godly influence that sets us apart,” said Dienner. She added that she has seen students grow and gain motivation and even seen lives changed because of the high value Cavod places on each individual’s talents.
“This will be one of our
biggest fundraisers of the year,” commented Dienner, who noted that the organization raises about 30% of its yearly budget. “We will have matching funds, so your gift will be stretched. No amount is too small.”
Readers who would like to know more may visit the website mentioned earlier. Individuals who have questions may call 717-354-3355.
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PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Thurs. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
ACA MINI DACHSHUND PUPS, 10 wks., vet checked, shots, dewormed, $800, 717-445-9665.
ACA YORKIEPUPS, shots/dewormed, vet checked, $1,200. Ready 12/1/22, Great Christmas Gift! 717-872-1714.
BERNADOODLE PUPS, TRI-COLORED, Vet checked, shots, dewormed. Born 7/28. $450. Call: 717-687-8252, ext. 0
COCKAPOO PUPS, Cute! Red, very cuddly, 2nd gen., will not shed, shots, dewormed, $595. 717-529-3824
F1BB MINI GOLDENDOODLE, very cute, vet checked/shots, dewormed. Also Boston Terrier Pups, 610-593-5956
FRENCH BULLDOG STUD. Platinum: At/At, Co/co, d/d, and e/e. No brindle, piebald, or merle genes. AKC, 2 years old, proven sire, very healthy, well cared for, must sell, possible delivery, $6,500. 717-803-0528.
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, 3F & 6M. Cute, playful, ready 11/7. Vet checked/ wormed/shots. $800. 717-529-7016 ext. 1
YELLOW LAB PUPPIES Vet checked, shots & dewormed. $100 ea.717-993-2790
GUNS WANTED INSTANTPAYMENT 1 gun or collection - Will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
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SAFE STEP. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1,600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
FIREWOOD,HARDWOODS, split, $175/cord, delivery avail. Also Hickory for your fireplace, 484-388-0492
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• Leaf Clean Out • Mowing • Mulching • Flowerbed Clean Out • Trimming 610-412-8545
INTERNET & WIFI Starts at $49. Call us Today to Get Started. Find High Speed Internet with Fiber Optic Technology. No Credit Check, No SSN Required. Call us Today! 1-866-396-0515
IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING? Do you want to have your roof inspected? WE FIX ALL ROOFS: Shingles, rubber, cedar shake, metal. WE DO FULL REPLACEMENTS ALSO Affordable and good workmanship. INTEGRITYROOFING REPAIR, LLC Fully insured. PA158434 “Quality roof repairs you can trust.” Give us a call! 717-490-2665
JOHN'S HAULING/REMOVAL. Appl., Lg. Screen TVs, Pianos, Furniture, One Piece/ Truckload. 7 days, Last Min, 610-296-0560
PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. Free estimates, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089
PAINTING D. Smith Painting Clean • Custom Painting 717-201-1849
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464 Many other related services.
THE BATHROOM OF your dreams for as little as $149/month! BCIBath & Shower. Many options are available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual inhome consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-540-2780
TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL Brush Clearing - Stump Grinding. Sunny Slope Tree Service. Family Owned & Operated Since 1996 Fully Insured PA103313 717-768-0114 www.sunnyslopetreeservice.com
VIVINT. SMART SECURITY. Professionally installed. One connected system for total peace of mind. FREE professional installation. Four FREE months of monitoring! Call now to customize your system. 1-855-870-2073.
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BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 50¢/gallon - will pick up. 717-587-7315
CORVETTES WANTED Any Year Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
GUITARS & INSTRUMENTS WANTED “LOCAL” Collector Buying Gibson, Fender, Martin & Other Brands All Types, Makes & Years Considered Top Cash Paid! - 610-363-2802
I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CASH$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
ALIVE OR DEAD Junk Cars $300 & up, Full size Pickup trucks $400 & up; Construction Equipt WANTED. Must have titles. Covering Berks, Chester & Lancaster Co. 484-364-9382
WANTED: CARS, SUVs & TRUCKS Any year in excellent condition 717-575-4561
mosquito control. Call for a quote or inspection today. 1-844-394-9278.
PUTONYOUR TV Ears
MCB59! 1-888-805-0840.
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issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211
By Steve, 717-892-7411
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing,
ROOF REPAIRS,LEAF GUARDS (10 yr. warranty), Gutter cleaning, Gutter replacement & more. PINE TREE EXTERIORS, LLC 717-327-1745 • FREE ESTIMATES!
ROOFING ~ Amish Quality 10yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins. EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501
SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
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or 484-356-3123
ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.
BUYING CLASSIC CARS,TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$Paying Ca$h$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-847-6083 PA0002
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Tim 717-318-0372
BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.
CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Yr, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158
DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
DRYWALLREPAIRS, Painting & Carpentry. Call Ed 484-639-1613
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855791-1626.
GENERALCONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. PA153114 Sylvan Miller 717-468-2693
BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BRICK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH:52 S. Brick Lane in Elverson, welcomes visitors to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Wheelchair accessible. Childcare through age 2 available. Learn more about us at www.brick52.org or call the church office 610-286-6790. For those unable to attend in-person, see our livestream on www.youtube.com/bricklanecommunitychurch
CALVARYCHAPELOFHONEY BROOK: 80 Village Square, Honey Brook. Teach the Word of God book-by-book, chapterby-chapter & verse-by verse. Sunday: Worship & Bible Study with nursery & children’s church at 9 am. Tuesday : Worship, Bible Study & children’s church at 7:00 pm. Wednesday : Women’s Bible Study at 10 am. Month ly Saturday: Men’s Prayer Breakfast offsite at 7 am. www.cchoneybrook.org.
FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Rev. Tim Latham. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am. Nursery provided. Christian Education, Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small groups... and much more! As growing disciples, we continue to Worship, Connect, Know and Serve God. For more info, find us online at www.FairviewEPC.org or call the office at 610-942-2640
HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC
Progressive, Inclusive, Democratic, Catholic! Sunday Mass: 10am 2109 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-969-5932 www.healingshepherd.com
LIVING GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH: 3200 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, 3 miles east of Honey Brook. Handicap accessible. Worship services are each Sunday at 9:30 am and Sunday School at 9:30 am. Masks are not required during in-house worship, but are recommended for those who have not been vaccinated.
A drop-off center for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization, will be located at Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide local partners around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies and shipped outside the United States to children affect-
ed by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine, and disease, as well as to children within the United States living on Native American reservations. The national shoebox collection week for 2022 will run from Monday, Nov. 14, through Monday, Nov. 21.
After receiving shoebox gifts, boys and girls are invited to enroll in The Greatest Journey, Operation Christmas Child’s
12-lesson discipleship program. Through the program, ministry partners establish long-term, caring relationships with children and families.
For a drop-off schedule at Petra Church, contact jennys@petra.church or 717354-5394. Members of the community interested in volunteering at Petra’s drop-off center may contact Marilyn Coles at mgcoles@aol.com.
Please Note:Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)
For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
