It’s no secret that most of the continental United States contains regions that are characterized by expansive wilds and stunning landscapes. Every corner of the country has a unique ecosystem that is teeming with distinct wildlife and native flora. For many centuries, the majesty of American land has been recognized by the indigenous tribes that first coexisted with wild animals and treated the natural world with sacred reverence. From the first European settlers to modern-day tourists, nearly every America-bound voyager has been humbled by the wonders that lie between the coasts. After centuries of colonization and industrialization, the wild inhabitants of the United States have less territory to roam, but animals’ adaptation
to human expansion has allowed many species to survive - and many of them can be found right in your own backyard.
“I find winter to be a better time of year to observe wildlife.”
Lancaster is no exception to North America’s array of distinct wildlife and scenic landscapes. The western side of the county borders the Susquehanna River, which includes several miles of striking vistas and tall cliffs that cut into thick forests. Although you’re more likely to spot a wild animal along hiking trails and protected habitats such as Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve in Conestoga or Kellys Run Nature Preserve in Holtwood, many critters reside in the more developed parts of the county.
Certain hibernating species such as groundhogs, bats and jumping mice may not emerge from their cozy caverns until spring, but
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With education fair, local Christian schools are organizing and uniting
BY JEFF FALK
Christian schools in Lancaster County have never really been competitors. Now they’re working together to align their missions and streamline their efforts.
The upcoming Christian Education Fair is an event that’s designed to draw strength from numbers, explore and promote the increasing popularity of Christian education and provide
families with learning opportunities that are aligned with their beliefs and their children’s needs.
“It’s not that we were against each other; it’s we weren’t working together,” said Jill Armstrong, Lancaster County Christian School’s events and communication coordinator and one of the organizers of the event. “I just think there wasn’t an intentional collaboration. We
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Common fire safety hazards to avoid this winter
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Every season has its own customs and holiday traditions that are unique to a certain time of year. In summer, students vacate their classrooms to enjoy two months of leisurely days with friends and family members, and July brings barbecues and fireworks to nearly every neighborhood in America. Fall arrives with
the promise of trick-ortreaters knocking at the door and Thanksgiving delights like stuffing and cranberry sauce. For many people, the winter season is the most anticipated time of year, and its cold months are full of festivities as revelers celebrate Christmas and greet the new year. Just as every season is accompanied by different holidays and traditions, different fire
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neglected, Christmas trees, stockings and other festive decorations may become potentially dangerous fire hazards even after the holiday is over.
If
Two mourning doves inspect a freshly laid sheet of snow in a yard in Ronks.
MAHS to host talk on history of education
The Millersville Area Historical Society (MAHS) will host a presentation titled “19th-Century Education in the Millersville Area” when it meets on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. This is first of three presentations devoted to one-room schools that MAHS has scheduled; the others are set for Saturdays, Feb. 8 and March 8. The programs will begin at 9 a.m. in the Millersville Administration & Police Building, 100 Municipal Drive. Each of the onehour presentations will focus on the history of some Lancaster County area.
The Jan. 11 presenter will be Frank Vitale, Millersville University (MU) assistant professor, archivist, and special collections librarian. Vitale’s slideshow will chart the history of education in the Millersville area from its early beginnings through the Colonial era and into the post-Colonial era of the one-room school -
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house. Included in his discussion will be the who and the how of one-room schoolhouse operations and the history of the Millersville State Normal School, the area’s largest teacher training institution in the 19th century, and how it shifted the landscape of education in the region. A question-and-answer session will close the meeting. Vitale joined MU in 2022 after having worked at the National Library of Medicine and at Dickinson College. His research has covered areas such as archival instruction, the history of medicine, and the history of the federal Native American boarding school movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He has a Bachelor of Arts in history from Dickinson College, a master’s degree in library science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a master’s degree in the history of science, medicine, and technology from the University of Oxford.
Although admission is free, donations will be accepted. For more details, contact one of the co-chairs: Phil Gerber, MAHS president, at 717872-8837 before noon or at pge8507@aol.com or Kathy Brabson, MAHS secretary, at 717-6825903 or at kathybrabson@ comcast.net.
Artists may apply to exhibit at train station
The City of Lancaster Office of Public Art is seeking artists to showcase their artworks in two glass-enclosed display cases at the Lancaster Amtrak Train Station. Artists are asked to create site-specific art inspired by or cohesive with the “A Place for Every Piece: Lancaster’s Living Quilt” design.
The Lancaster Amtrak Station, the second-busiest Amtrak station in Pennsylvania, features the display cases as part of its annual art exhibitions. This year, the Art at Amtrak program will also highlight designs by Libby Modern and Jill Good, who are creating window designs for the station’s main terminal.
Artists are encouraged to submit proposals
for installations in the glass cases that either draw inspiration from or align with Modern’s and Good’s work. Proposals should include drawings, sketches, or renderings, along with a written description. While new, site-specific works are preferred, artists may adapt previous artworks to fit the aforementioned theme.
This call is open to all professional artists and artist teams age 18 and older. Each selected artist or team will receive a cash honorarium to cover project expenses, including materials, fabrication, and installation.
Submissions are due by Monday, Jan. 20. For more details, visit www .cityoflancasterpa.gov/ office-of-public-art.
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can learn from each other. We can grow in different ways as we collaborate. We’re trying to find ways to work as one.”
The inaugural Christian Education Fair will be staged from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, at Lancaster Bible College’s Good Shepherd Chapel, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. Representatives of a dozen Christian schools in Lancaster County - Anchor Christian Academy, Dayspring Christian Academy, Hinkletown Mennonite School, Kraybill Mennonite School, Lancaster County Christian School, Lancaster Mennonite School, Linville Hill Christian School, Lititz Area Mennonite School, Lititz Christian School, Mainstay Christian Academy, Mount Calvary Christian School and Veritas Academy - will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Many of the Christian schools that will be represented are nondenominational private institutions designed for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. The Christian Education Fair will inform visitors about the schools’ curriculum, athletics, arts, extracurricular activities, transportation, tuition, financial aid and enroll -
ment processes.
“I hope that it’s unifying and energizing,” said Armstrong of the education fair’s atmosphere. “I hope that it’s upbeat and there’s lively conversation. I hope the schools encourage people to ask questions. I hope there’s kind of like a family feel.”
The event is free to attend, everyone is welcome and no registration is required.
“There are a lot of options out there, and it can be overwhelming,” said Armstrong. “I think there are families asking themselves, ‘Do I do Christian schools? Do I do public schools? Do I do homeschooling?’ I think you’ll see families with new kindergarten-age children. I think you’ll see parents of students who are experiencing natural transitions, from elementary school to middle school, from middle school to high school. There’s no pressure, no commitment; just come and learn.”
Organizers of the Christian Education Fair sent out event invitations to 18 Christian schools in Lancaster County to participate.
“Enrollment in Christian schools is growing rapidly,” said Armstrong. “I think we offer something different
that families are attracted to. Most Christian schools are places of community. We want to showcase our uniqueness. But what might be right for one family might not be right for another. We’re kind of on a mission together. I think all of the Christian schools would say similar things.”
Christian schools offer just one type of private education available to Lancaster County students. The origins of local Christian schools date back to the early 1900s, and their growth seems to be associated with periods of time when some became nondenominational.
“I think we are really privileged to live in a part of the world that has so
At top of their voices, One A-Chord singers praise God
BY JEFF FALK
Music is a gift from God. Singing is using that gift to worship God. Singing well is a way of glorifying Him.
One A-Chord Ministries shapes diversity into unity in the name of God, and the common denominator is music.
“I love being able to teach people and lead people in how to use their gifts,” said Amy Fennimore, who’s been the president of One A-Chord Ministries and the choir director for a dozen years. “I want to challenge them to be their best and give their best. I always tell (the singers) that God deserves their best. When we give our best, He is honored.”
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many Christian schools,” said Armstrong. “I think the county has a lot of history of prioritizing Christian education, just by the number of Christian schools that there are. Over the years, I’ve watched schools better articulate their missions. Christian education emphasizes a biblical worldview and studying the Word of God.” For additional information about the Christian Education Fair, go to https://christianed fair.com.
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is a nondenominational, seasonal community choir that seeks to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the community through song. The choir’s 100-plus members range in age from 20 to 90 and hail from all parts of Lancaster County and beyond.
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“They are people who love the Lord and worship the Lord,” said Fennimore. “They are people who want to have an opportunity for group ministry within the choir. ... They have a heart to bless the community.”
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One A-Chord Ministries is not affiliated with any one church, but its members represent 50 churches across the county. The group rehearses
“It’s a wonderful experience to work with a group of people and accomplish something,” Fennimore continued. “Music is
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Students from (clockwise from top left) Mount Calvary Christian School, Lititz Area Mennonite School, Dayspring Christian Academy and Lancaster County Christian School showcase some of the activities offered at their schools.
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Members of One A-Chord choir perform at a recent concert.
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art, and we’re doing it together. We strive to do it to the best of our ability. Our choir has really developed a sense of family. It’s more than just an activity. (The members) love each other and pray for each other.”
Each year, One A-Chord Ministries performs a handful of concerts during both the spring and fall/winter seasons. The community choir sings at churches, retirement communities and events to audiences that sometimes number more than 500 listeners.
Fennimore noted that music has been part of worship services for a long time.
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastoral Team: Kevin Kumher and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717872-6755.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15AM 717-872-7951 Pastor Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
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an idea to have a community choir stage a concert even before One A-Chord Ministries officially became a nonprofit in 2013. The choir’s growth has simply been a validation of that idea’s value.
“It came out of a desire of singers wanting to do more,” said Fennimore. “We got people to come (to the concerts), and it grew from there. I still have a lot of the singers who were with us back then. We’ve had a lot of members come and some go. Over the years, we’ve grown and matured musically. I’ve been able to challenge (the singers) more musically. Their music skills have grown over the years.”
“In today’s world, as contemporary worship has grown, I think it’s important to embrace the new and contemporary music and continue to honor the traditional,” said Fennimore. “Music is a wonderful way to speak to the heart and soul in ways that words can’t. As the director, I try to incorporate different styles into the concerts. I am very aware that we have audiences made up of many different backgrounds.”
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“Another way we’ve grown is in our relationships,” she added. “We’ve had many opportunities to sing at many places. Our passion is a love for the Lord. We want to energize people to worship the Lord through the gift of music. It’s important for believers to come together, and music can be a catalyst to make that happen.”
For additional information about One A-Chord Ministries, go to www .oneachordministries.org.
winter weather often makes it more likely that you’ll find other animals in suburban yards and neighborhoods in Lancaster city. Lancaster’s non-hibernating, native creatures include foxes, raccoons, deer and multiple avian species. Many neighborhoods in West Hempfield Township are surrounded by wooded areas teeming with wildlife; residents of the suburbs need only to sit quietly in their backyards to have a good chance of spotting a herd of whitetail deer prancing past their garden shed. When it comes to garbage can burglaries and squatting under porches or in garages, smaller wild animals such as foxes and raccoons are the usual suspects.
Communities such as Willow Street and Strasburg may have less forested land than their neighbors in the Hempfield area or certain parts of the Southern End, but other factors make wildlife sightings common. Hundreds of acres of rolling farmland and busy roads often force wild animals to travel great distances through residential and commercial areas alike in search of food and shelter.
Every winter, the Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation hosts programs and events to educate the members of the community about wintertime wildlife habits. The department also dispatches naturalists to libraries and parks throughout the county to share information and to hold interactive programs for both children and adults. This winter season, the Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation’s recent program topics and upcoming subjects
include the importance of feeding birds during the cold months, how to make crafts from items found in nature and wintertime hikes at various local trails and parks.
“I find winter to be a better time of year to observe wildlife,” said Lisa Sanchez, a park naturalist with the Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation. “There are no leaves on the trees, so you can actually see the birds in your backyard better. If we have snow or even mud, it’s a great time to follow tracks and figure out whose pawprints are in your yard.”
In February, Sanchez will host her annual maple sugaring program at Lancaster County Central Park to offer free demonstrations of the maple syrup making process, with samples included.
Every winter, Sanchez said she likes to remind people who start feeding birds to keep the feeders full until spring. Although the birds can find things to eat in the wilderness, your feathered friends who start eating breakfast in your backyard become dependent on the steady supply. “The reason you have to fill bird feeders so often is because each songbird like a chickadee needs approximately 250 sunflower seeds each day to survive the winter,” Sanchez added. “That’s a lot of seeds. I counted them to make sure once.”
The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation has several community events and educational programs scheduled throughout the next few months. For more information or to register for a program, visit https://tinyurl .com/lancnaturewinter or call 717-295-2055.
Church plans community meal
Joseph’s Table at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will offer a takeout meal to members of the community on Thursday, Jan. 16.
Meals will be available from 5:30 to 6 p.m. There is no charge. Those who
would like a meal should enter the parking lot from Shiprock Road. In the case of inclement weather, the church will follow Lampeter-Strasburg School District’s decision; if the schools close or dismiss early, there will be no community meal.
hazards and safety risks are more likely to occur depending on the current page of the calendar.
A little bit of mindfulness can greatly lower the risk of accidentally starting a house fire with Christmas decorations, but tokens of holiday cheer are among the many things that can prove to be deadly when near one notorious appliance: a space heater. According to the American Red Cross’ website, www.redcross .org, the greatest number of heating-related fires occur in December, January and February, and space heaters account for one-third of those fires. Within the first two weeks of January 2024, the American Red Cross responded to 1,797 house fires, assisting 6,799 people.
One could regard the common space heater as the archnemesis of fire departments during wintertime, but a few simple guidelines can render this little device less likely to commit arson
Christmas celebrations might have wrapped up until next year, but the holiday poses a variety of fire hazards that are most dangerous in the upcoming weeks. Some of the most common wintertime safety threats are stockings that hang above a fireplace and Christmas lights wrapped around flammable objects such as dry foliage in a front yard. Although this year’s presents have all been unwrapped, many families keep their decorations and Christmas trees up until mid- to late January. To help their local firefighters sleep easier in the new year, homeowners should ensure nothing flammable is near their fireplaces before lighting them. Additionally, Christmas trees must be watered regularly to prevent dryness and flammability until they are removed from the home.
in your home. The safest model of space heater is one that automatically shuts off if it falls over; any model should be placed far away from flammable items such as Christmas trees, curtains, paper and bedding. Although space heaters are a popular and effective way to keep a home cozy and warm in winter, using them without caution can be a recipe for disaster.
After the holidays are over, festivities wind down until the next season of merrymaking. But a few months of cold weather remain well after stockings are removed from fireplaces, meaning wintertime road conditions can still pose a threat to drivers. Central Pennsylvania’s typical winter weather includes temperatures that hang just above freezing; combined with any amount of precipitation, these conditions often make roads
Event to provide information for beef producers
Cattle will be the focus of the upcoming gathering.
The 56th annual Lancaster County Cattle Feeders Day will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
Organizers have lined up an agriculture economist; a veterinarian; a cattle producer well versed in risk management; and Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to speak this year, along with other experts in the cattle industry.
A session at 9 a.m. will be “Beef Market Outlook” by Charley Martinez,
assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee. This program will be followed by “Risk Management Considerations
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more slippery than they look. Icy rain and sleet are one of the main causes of car accidents in winter, particularly in the Southern End and other rural areas that contain twisting roads and narrow passages. Additionally, fluctuating temperatures often result in melted snow and freezing rain that becomes slippery ice on sidewalks and roads after the sun sets.
Although residents of the local area may encounter a variety of safety hazards in wintertime, it only takes a little bit of mindfulness to make it through the season without a trip to the hospital or a call to the local fire department. No matter which part of the county you reside in or how long you leave your Christmas decorations up, a few simple practices are the difference between a winter wonderland and a hotbed of dangerous conditions.
Art exhibits posted
The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, has posted two upcoming shows, which will run from Sunday, Jan. 12, through Thursday, Feb. 13. The exhibits will be open on Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
The Winter Membership Show will open with a reception on Jan. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Featured will be works by LCAA members.
In the Steinmetz Gallery, the works of Dan Graziano will be showcased. Graziano is a nationally known, award-winning artist who has held several workshops at LCAA over
the past few years. His next workshop will be on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22. His workshops tend to sell out quickly. For more information or to register, visit www .lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.
Lacrosse team sets bingo event
The Penn Manor boys’ lacrosse team will host its sixth annual designer purse bingo on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in the cafeteria at Penn Manor High School, 100 E. Cottage Ave., Millersville. Doors will open at 4 p.m., and bingo will begin at 5:30 p.m. The event will also include bonus games, concessions, and giveaway drawings.
Tickets will be discounted when purchased in advance and full price at the door. To purchase tickets, email pmlax bingo@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the Penn Manor boys’ lacrosse team. The team made it to the second round of districts last season and won the fall 2024 Turf Wars Lacrosse League Championship.
OMPH School students become published authors
Thirteen members of the fifth-grade class at Our Mother of Perpetual Help School (OMPH) were recently recognized as winners in the Young Writers’ Scary Tales contest. The students’ entries were chosen for the Young Writers’ upcoming publication “Scary Tales - Ghosts & Ghouls.”
The students, under the direction of fifth-grade teacher Katelynn Schulze, submitted short stories that were judged based on perception, imagination, creativity, and originality. In addition to being published, the 13 students received certificates and bookmarks
from the Young Writers organization.
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Webinar to focus on invasive plants and insects
Penn State Extension will hold a live webinar, “Invasive Plants Drive
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Invasion,” on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Andrew Liebhold will delve into the complex relationship between invasive plants and insects and discuss the critical role of reducing plant invasions to preserve forest health. Attendees will gain insights into how managing plant invasions can help protect forests and the diverse life they support.
There is a fee. Continuing education credits are available. Registration is required by visiting https://extension .psu.edu/ and searching for “Invasive Plants Drive Insect Invasion.”
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The Penn Manor boys’ lacrosse team won the Turf Wars Lacrosse League Championship in the fall of 2024.
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in a Volatile Market,” presented by Brandon Reeves, executive director of the Cattlemen’s Insurance Agency.
Penn State beef specialist Tara Felix will give a Penn State research update before Dr. Lowell Midla, a veterinarian employed at Merck Animal Health, delivers “Please ... Not Another Biosecurity Talk.”
Woodall, who is an annual presenter at Cattle Feeders Day, will share his ideas on the 2024 election’s impact on cattle producers.
For biosecurity, attendees are asked to wear clothing and boots that have not been in their barn.
The fee includes lunch. Organizers appreciate preregistration but will accept day-of registrations. To preregister, visit http://extension .psu.edu/cattle-feed ers-day or call 877-3450691. Participants may also walk in and pay by check or cash the day of the workshop. The registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m.
Hosted by Penn State Extension and sponsored by the PA Beef Producers Working Group, the meeting also serves as a beef quality assurance recertification opportunity.
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Professor to speak about avian conservation
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster.
Dan Ardia, professor of biology at Franklin & Marshall College, will present “Avian Conservation in an Urbanized Fragmented Landscape: Evolving Techniques and Developing Partnerships.”
Bird populations face increasing threats from rapid environmental change and human impacts on the landscape. Ardia’s talk will use Lancaster as a case study for how to study
and conserve birds in a fragmented and urbanized landscape. Results from existing research will be combined with describing new approaches to monitor birds in Lancaster and beyond.
Ardia has been studying the effects of rapid environmental change on birds around the world and in Lancaster. He serves the ornithological community as the board chair of Avinet Research Supplies, and he is a past president of the Association of Field Ornithologists. He is also active in local conservation efforts as a member of the board of directors of Lancaster Conservancy and Pennsylvania Master Naturalist.
The meeting is free and open to the public. To learn more, call 717-856-3851 or 717-725-2717.
For more information about the Lancaster County Bird Club, visit www.lanca sterbirdclub.org, www.face book.com/lancasterbird club, or www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.
Garden club sets meeting
Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will hold a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
The show-and-tell program will be “Blooming Houseplants for Winter” by Jay Good from Stauffers of Kissel Hill in Lititz. Plant varieties highlighted may include the peace lily, African violets, and other winter blooming flowers. Good will discuss repotting and fertilizing indoor plants to keep them healthy all season long.
Guests may attend for a donation. For more information, email Kathy at KRASgardener@yahoo .com. Information about the club is available by visiting www.womensgarden cluboflancastercounty.com or searching for “Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County” on Facebook.
