Apparently, some of the same ideas that are true with security, civic causes and tugs-of-war also tend to be true in business: There’s power in unity, and we are all stronger together.
For the Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce (NLCC), it’s not an official motto or anything like that. But they are words that NLCC thrives by.
“When businesses are able to interact with one another, businesses are stronger and communities are stronger,” said Liz Ackerman, who’s been NLCC’s executive director for five years. “I’ve seen time and time again businesses, even competitors, come together for the betterment of the community. You want all businesses to be thriving. Our mission is to connect and advance businesses throughout northern Lancaster County. We achieve our mission by providing multiple opportunities to come together and grow.”
Headquartered at 124 E. Main St., Ephrata, NLCC promotes entrepreneurship and economic growth for businesses located north of Route 30 and east of Route 72, within the school districts of Warwick, Ephrata, Cocalico, Garden Spot and parts of Conestoga Valley. NLCC, which also works with nonprofits and schools, conducts nearly 100 annual events, for the purposes of education, networking, training and support.
“We have become known for our white-glove service,” said Ackerman. “We know all of our members. We know your name. We know your business and we know your challenges. When you come to an event, people will talk to you. Our businesses truly get to know each other. When you have really good relationships, you’ll be willing to refer them.”
NLCC’s current roster of mostly small to medium-size businesses stands at 532 members. It’s a number that has grown by 106 over the last year.
“For the areas we cover, there are hundreds and hundreds of businesses,” said Ackerman. “We’re just hitting the tip of the iceberg.
One of the things we focus on is organic growth. Our growth has been through our members. They are the ones saying, ‘You need to check out Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce.’ Our members have been a result of our growth.”
While each industry is different and every enterprise is unique, there are some common challenges currently facing businesses in northern Lancaster County, including a lack of qualified and skilled employees, available child care for workers, affordable housing and public transportation.
“Businesses are having problems securing the talent they need, and they’ve actually been struggling with that for years,” said Ackerman. “We have a lot of employees who
are close to retirement age, and we don’t have the number of younger people to take their places. We need the workers, but if we don’t have anywhere for them to live, it’s hard to bring them in.”
Located in the city, the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce oversees the affairs of businesses in the entire county. NLCC, which was founded in 1922 as the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, is one of six local business promoters in the county - along with the Lancaster Chamber, the Southern Lancaster Chamber, the Manheim Area Chamber, the Mount Joy Chamber and the Elizabethtown Area Chamber.
“I think the best thing about our Chamber is our members, the diversity of businesses we have represented and all the different age groups,” said Ackerman. “Our members have a drive to work together and connect. We really are a Chamber that listens to our members.”
For additional information about the NLCC, go to www.north ernlancasterchamber.org.
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
BY JEFF FALK
The development of Lancaster County is rooted in agriculture and family living. It’s a past that the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County (FHFLC) wants to honor but not dwell on.
FHFLC seeks to sustain, preserve and support the evolved agricultural industry in Lancaster County. The nonprofit accomplishes its mission by providing a hub for the farming community, implementing
programs, fostering relationships and educating youths.
“Agriculture is very important in Lancaster County,” said FHFLC president Steve Spayd.
“Lancaster County is still the leading agricultural county in the state. Our farms have gotten larger, and they’ve gotten more technical. Hopefully, at the end of the day, we can say we’ve made progress. I don’t think we’re working harder; we’re working smarter.”
FHFLC, which is directed by
Executive director Liz Ackerman (left) and member relations and events manager Tara Zilling display materials at a recent event.
Participants (from left) Rebekah, Rachel and Nancy celebrate the completion of the GOTR Lancaster program at last year’s seasonending 5K fun run.
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Craft show will benefit church missions
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, woodburned items, scarves and more.” Direct sales will include Mary Kay, Young Living, Pampered Chef, Norwex and Color Street.
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.
“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.”
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.
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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
“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.
Christmas Wonderland Market posted
Lititz Christian School will host its third annual Christmas Wonderland Market on Saturday, Nov. 23, from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the school, which is located within Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz.
More than 25 local artisans and direct sales companies will offer items for purchase. Concessions will also be available.
The school’s Parent Teacher Fellowship is hosting the event to raise funds to support the staff members and students. Admission is free. Parking and the entrance to the school are at the rear of the building.
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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
“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.
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.
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 drop-off 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.
People shop at a previous year’s Manheim Holiday Craft Show.
LCBA holds meetings, posts activities
The Loyal Christian Benefit Association (LCBA), Local Branch 1557, met on Sept. 17 at the Udder Choice Restaurant in Ephrata. Following a light supper, the meeting was opened by president Linda Mueller. The Lord’s Prayer was recited.
David Lapp, CEO of Blessings of Hope, gave a slideshow presentation showing how his organization finds resources for surplus food and then sorts and packs it for distribution for those who are experiencing food insecurity.
LCBA members discussed ways to increase membership, especially among younger people. It was reported that tickets
for the Oct. 6 bingo event were sold out. On Sunday, Dec. 15, the annual Christmas celebration will consist of lunch at Manor Buffet followed by the Servant Stage production of “Christmas Crooners.”
The list of prospective donation recipients was finalized. A first round of donations was to be sent out within the month. A second round of donations will be distributed in December.
At the LCBA’s Oct. 15 meeting, Edward Nissley gave a presentation on the 2025 changes to Medicare and Medicare Advantage. The October donation contributions totaled $11,800. At the November meeting, members will
finalize the next round of distributions. The Christmas party was discussed at the October meeting; representatives from LCBA’s main office will be present at the party and treat the local members to ice cream.
The local LCBA will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the Udder Choice Restaurant, 1812 W. Main St., Ephrata, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The local LCBA motto is “loving God - embracing others - impacting community.” New members are welcome. For information about the group, call Linda at 717-471-3131.
Holiday Craft Fair slated
Furever Home Adoption Center in East Petersburg and Pet Pantry of Lancaster County in Lancaster will partner to hold their 10th annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will feature
more than 50 crafters. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and giveaway drawings for baskets will be part of the event. Admission is free.
To participate as a crafter, contact Pet Pantry at www. petpantrylc.org. Questions can be directed to furever homeadoptioncenter@
gmail.com.
Furever Home Adoption Center and Pet Pantry of Lancaster County are both 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to serving the community by providing food, spay and neuter services, and rescue and adoption services to animals in need.
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 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.
“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,” 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
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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.gotrlancaster. org.
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.
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.
Sofillas’ favorite movie, “Legends of the Fall,” will be shown at the event.
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.
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 information, contact Maj. Travis Mueller at 717-639-5990 or travis .k.mueller.mil@army.mil.
GOTR superhero Sofia shows off her cape at last year’s season-concluding
fun
Farm and Home
a 15-member board, might be best known locally for the Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County, which it operates at 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The spacious building houses seven outside organizations, including the Penn State Agricultural Extension Office of Lancaster County, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency, the Lancaster County Conservation District, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an agricultural products business.
“Our agricultural community is a very giving community where we come together and learn different things,” said Spayd. “By having a central meeting place, I think it’s been a tremendous benefit to Lancaster County. Our learning is never finished. One of the things we need to keep in mind is, are we passing that knowledge on? There was a need for a hub, and that’s why the foundation was founded.”
FHFLC sponsors a scholarship program for Lancaster County high school students interested in
furthering their educations in the fields of agriculture, family living and consumer sciences. Following an application and review process, four-year renewable, $1,000 scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Since its inception in 1966, the program has awarded 526 scholarships totaling over $740,000. The scholarship program is funded through the Elmer L. Esbenshade Trust and FHFLC.
“I think the scholarship program is a very important aspect of Farm and Home Foundation because we want to encourage young people to further their educations,” said Spayd. “I think they’re kids who are motivated to learn more and who have a hunger for knowledge. Book knowledge and hands-on knowledge have to go together. The saying ‘it takes a community to raise a family’ is so true. I don’t think you could put a price tag on the whole thing.”
FHFLC, which also supports local 4-H clubs, FFA and community clubs, was established in 1961
Recipients of Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County’s 2024 scholarships are (from left) Emma Oberholtzer of Garden Spot High School, Jeanette Kneisley of Penn Manor High School, Mackenzie Nafziger of Penn Manor High School, Nathan Sauder of Manheim Central High School, Evan Espenshade of Elizabethtown Area High School and Caden Beyer of Ephrata High School.
by a group of Lancaster County farmers and their wives who were seeking to support agriculture in the community. In 1967, the current Farm and Home Center building was completed.
“I don’t know that the general public knows about us,” said Spayd. “Maybe those in the local agricultural community do. I don’t think people realize the availability of programs for them there and what the foundation has to offer. We’d like to make more people interested in how their food is being produced and where their food is coming from. So many
Good receives Everence Journey Award
Linford Good is the recipient of the 2024 Everence regional Journey Award in central Pennsylvania. This award recognizes Good for his years of service and generosity.
Good has dedicated more than 25 years of his life to the service and growth of Landis Homes and Landis Communities, where he is currently the community design specialist. In his role, he has overseen the planning and implementation of the retirement community’s development and numerous expansions with leadership, grace, humility and stewardship.
Larry Guengerich, director of communications and engagement at Landis Communities, nominated Good for the award. Lynette Morales, stewardship consultant for Everence, presented the award to Good.
Created in 2001, the Journey Award is a way for Everence to highlight what people of faith are doing as
people think food comes from the grocery store, and they don’t know anything beyond that.”
For additional information about the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County, go to www. farmandhomecenter.com.
stewards of their God-given gifts. Good has led several environmental stewardship initiatives at Landis Communities. Through his leadership, the retirement community has prioritized utilizing existing resources
while developing innovative senior living models and has reached Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification. One of Good’s most notable initiatives includes
Lynette Morales (left) presents Linford Good (right) with the Everence Journey Award. Linford has designated the $1,000 from the award to be donated to Landis Communities, represented by Leon Good.
Community Blood Drive
2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz 17543 - In the Bloodmobile
Thursday, November 21st • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone will receive:
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• go to 717GiveBlood.org
• call 1-800-771-0059
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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
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!
Foundation awards scholarships
The board of the Randy Royer Memorial Foundation has announced the recipients of the organization’s 2024 scholarships. The recipients are Andrew Thomas, Adison Martin, and Seth Henschel; all three plan to attend Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Thomas is an Ephrata High School graduate who intends to major in residential remodeling technology in college. Martin, a graduate of Cocalico High School, will study cabinetmaking and wood technology.
Henschel graduated from Warwick High School and will major in automotive technology.
The Randy Royer Memorial Foundation was established as a tax-exempt charitable organization in 2017, and since its inception, it has awarded $60,000 in scholarships to students pursuing postsecondary education in the building/ construction or automotive trades.
Randy Royer was raised in Akron and graduated from Ephrata High School. He continued his education at Penn State University, earning an associate degree in architectural engineering technology and a Bachelor of Science in structural design and construction engineering technology.
Royer started working for Ames Construction as a project manager and estimator immediately after college and remained there for 27 years until his sudden death in October 2016.
For the scholarship application and more information, visit www. amesconstructioninc.com/ giving-back.
Forman named to dean’s list
Faith Forman was named to the dean’s list for the summer semester at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. Forman is a resident of Lititz.
Forman is working toward a Bachelor of Science in media arts and design.
Steve Burridge (far left) and Mark Yoder (far right) from Ames Construction presented scholarships to (from second from left) Seth Henschel, Andrew Thomas, and Adison Martin.
Award
the restoration of floodplains at the south campus of Landis Homes. The project created 7 acres of wetlands; restored 2,700 linear feet of stream; and improved the biodiversity of the area with native plants. The creation of the wetlands was intended to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment from the tributary of the Conestoga River and Chesapeake Bay.
As part of Good’s award, Everence donated $1,000 to the organization of Good’s choosing, Landis Communities, designated for “Friends
of the Woods and Wetlands.” Leon Good, chair of the Landis Homes Friends of the Woods and Wetlands, accepted the donation.
Everence helps individuals, organizations and congregations integrate faith with finances through a national team of financial professionals. Everence offers banking, insurance and financial services with community benefits and stewardship education. To learn more, visit www.everence. com/centralpenn or call 717-652-6662.
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.
Swarr to exhibit artworks at event
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Frederick D. Swarr, a Lititz artist and a member of the Lititz Art Association, will exhibit his artworks at Lititz Church of the Brethren’s annual Holiday Gift Show. The event will take place on Friday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the church, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz.
This is a free event, featuring the artworks of 35 artist members of the Lititz Art Association (LAA).
The event will feature artworks in the mediums of acrylics, oils, watercolors, ceramics, jewelry, and wood creations. All artists will be set up in one large room.
Swarr, a resident of the Warwick Woodlands in
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Fred Swarr displays some of his artworks.
Garden club sets meeting
The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will meet on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
Chris Abel, a local Master Gardener, will demonstrate how to arrange a winter planter. The seasonal planter will be filled with natural materials that can be found around the yard.
Guests may attend for a fee.
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At North Museum, curiosity stokes imagination
BY JEFF FALK
There exists a specific group of people who frequent museums merely to satisfy their curiosity. They don’t go to intentionally learn, but the learning happens organically, naturally.
Perhaps it’s not important to know exactly what type of learning goes on at the North Museum, only that the place simply promotes learning.
“It’s the joy of discovery, and it draws you in,” said Scott Downs, the North Museum’s director of development and strategic partnerships. “That’s what happens at a museum. As you wander around the museum, you discover things. You stumble into things. Who knows what you’ll find? You don’t know what to expect. It’s a fascinating place.”
For the curious of all ages, there is plenty to find and discover at the North Museum of Nature and Science, which is located at 400 College Ave., Lancaster. The North Museum is three floors of exhibits, informational displays, stories and memories in the makingmore than 500,000 objects in all.
“Without learning, I don’t think any of us survive,” said Downs. “Humans have been learning since we first populated the Earth. The
North Museum prides itself as a leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The natural sciences are important. We’re really proponents of curiosity. It’s terribly important to foster that interest.”
An independent, nonprofit regional facility once associated with Franklin & Marshall College, the North Museum of Nature and Science is home to all sorts of interesting exhibits, like a live animal room, a dinosaur hall, rock and mineral collections, a planetarium, a nature gallery, an art gallery and an ornithology collection. It’s a wonderful space to uncover things you didn’t know.
“The North Museum is committed to the community,” said Downs. “We are committed to being an educational resource for everyone in the community. Science is ever changing. We’re not constrained to a fixed number of topics. It can be anything and everything. It’s living.”
The North Museum hosts more than 35,000 visitors annually, the majority of whom come from within a 100-mile radius of Lancaster. The North Museum has become a popular destination for field trips and bus trips alike.
“It’s genuinely inquisitive people,” said Downs. “They
are people who are passionate about the museum because we have been doing it for so long. When parents bring kids to the museum, it’s an opportunity to explore together. It’s not just mom and dad bringing kids and letting them roam around the museum.”
“For me, the best thing is when I hear the noise of the kids,” Downs continued. “I hear kids teaching each other, discovering things and having a great time. It reminds me of why I do it. I’m with an organization that preserves the past, looks to the future, and we sell education and fun.”
The North Museum, which was established in 1953, employs nine full-time staffers and 12 part-timers. The facility is funded through donations,
sponsorships, government grants, admission fees and paid programming.
“I like to call us the Little Museum Who Could,” said Downs. “There is no shortage of big ideas and big accomplishments here. We continue to change and evolve. There’s always something new and fresh to see with us. We partner with so many different organizations throughout the community. We also help bridge the gap between education and industry.”
“We really try to create access for everybody and create opportunities for everyone,” added Downs. “That’s a big part of our mission too.”
For additional information about the North Museum of Nature and Science, go to www.northmuseum.org.
A father and his son explore a narwhal tusk display, part of the North Museum of Nature and Science’s Shallow Seas exhibition.
Volunteer readers sought for Ag Literacy Week
The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation is seeking volunteer readers for its ninth annual Ag Literacy Week, which is set to occur from Monday to Friday, March 17 to 21. Volunteers from communities across the state will visit classrooms and other student groups to read the book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” and talk about local farming.
Ag Literacy Week connects volunteers from the agricultural community to local classrooms to share the story of agriculture. Readers have the opportunity to talk about farming and agriculture through the book they read as well as sharing their own story about farming, agriculture programs they are involved with, or their connections to agriculture. After each reading event, volunteers donate a copy of the book and educational activities to the classroom to be used throughout the year and with future classes. More than 2,000 copies of the book will be presented in classrooms in Pennsylvania this year.
“The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” explores the joys of planting a garden, nurturing and harvesting food, and recycling scraps to compost, ensuring that the cycle of growth and sustainability continues. Scientific facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers, and more are included on every spread. The book encourages young readers to become environmental stewards, learn how to care for a garden, understand a plant life cycle, and discover the power of pollinators and the importance of composting.
To register as a volunteer reader by Friday, Dec. 13, or to learn more, visit www.pfbfriends.com/ ag-literacy-week/.
The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation is a charitable organization supported by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. The foundation has been educating the public and promoting agriculture since its inception in 1986. To learn more about foundation programs, go to www.pfbfriends.com.
City launches survey
The City of Lancaster has launched a new travel and visitation survey designed to support the city’s first-ever tourism master planning effort.
Part of the larger Lancaster City Welcome Initiative, this visitor survey follows a similar “locals first” survey conducted last spring and is designed to help city leaders gather insight on what motivates travelers to visit this part of Pennsylvania, what they value most during their trip, and how their perceptions align with what they experience when they arrive.
The city is looking for diverse participation and hopes to secure survey responses from a wide variety of people who have either traveled to Lancaster previously or who may travel there in the future.
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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.
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The Pack Drumline sets performance
The Pack Drumline will perform on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville.
Hailing from Chicago, the Pack Drumline was founded by Perry Donta’e. The group started as an after-school
program and slowly grew into a full performance group that blends Southern show-style drumming with upbeat choreography. The group played in local parades and town events and eventually won “America’s Got Talent.”
An hour before showtime,
community organizations and Millersville University student groups will host tables offering free children’s crafts and activities inspired by the performance. Children will leave with goodie bags filled with their creations. The performance will feature American Sign
Language interpretation and audio description. To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717871-7600, or visit the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, or the box office in the Student Memorial Center on the Millersville University campus.
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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!””
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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Program to explore green burial options
The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group will host a presentation on “Green Burials” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Stone Independent School, 480 New Holland Ave., Lancaster. The program will also be livestreamed via Zoom.
The speaker will be longtime funeral director William P. Spence. His presentation will cover a variety of burial options
that are available to people who wish to have interments that have little to no impact on the environment. Topics will include embalming with natural oils instead of formaldehyde, caskets that are 100% biodegradable, burial locations that do not require an outer burial container or burial vault, and nature preserves that do not use fertilizers, insecticides,
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.
Accordion enthusiasts to meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St.,
Millersville. The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
or pesticides. Spence will also share why he believes that cremation is not a green choice. Refreshments will be available, and a question-and-answer session will close the presentation.
Spence has been a licensed funeral director for 30 years. In 2022, he opened Simple Funerals Inc., and in 2025, he founded William P. Spence Funeral & Crema -
tion Services Inc. The program is free of charge. To register, visit www.lancastersierraclub .org and click the event on the calendar on the home page.
For more details, email Jim Meenan at jims meenan@gmail.com or Jane Druce at janedruce@ gmail.com. Information about the club is available on the aforementioned website.
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 717799-0088. Cancellations must also be made by Nov. 16.
