Luther Acres’ upcoming event is festive, friendly and benevolent
BY JEFF FALK
Luther Acres’ Holiday Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast is a lively, community event that generates holiday spirit and helps usher in the Christmas season. But at the heart of it, the bazaar and breakfast event is really a vehicle.
“There’s a real sense of camaraderie, and everyone comes together.”
The event brings people together - residents and community members alike - over a common cause and aims to inspire empathy for those who might be a bit less fortunate.
“All the proceeds go into the (Caring) Fund, which is set aside for people who live here and have run out of money,” said Barbara Nicholas, a Luther Acres resident and the event’s publicity
chairperson. “I know there are people here who have run out of money. Some have been here more than 20 years, and they don’t have any money; all of their funds have been used up. It’s so important for these residents and their families to have peace of mind to remain in the place they call home.”
This year’s edition of Luther Acres’ annual Holiday Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, inside multiple rooms of the retirement village’s Towne Center, 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz. The pancake breakfast, consisting of flapjacks, syrup, sausage links, juice, coffee and tea, will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. at the
campus’s Katy’s Grill. Cash and checks will be accepted for all fundraiser purchases. Community members are invited to attend the Holiday Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast.
“The atmosphere is happy and joyful,” said Nicholas. “People are smiling, and there’s a lady playing Christmas carols on a piano in the background. Everyone is very cheerful. Everyone says hello to
you. People are coming and going. It’s cheerful and upbeat.” The holiday bazaar will feature the work of 19 outside craftspeople and vendors, as well as donations from Luther Acres
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For the past few weeks, a group of budding entrepreneurs at Marticville Middle School has been putting its creativity and teamwork to the test. Students in Elizabeth Ortega’s autism support classroom have embraced the role of small business owners, preparing for their debut at the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13’s Holiday Student Bazaar. Operating under the name The Spectrum Studio, these young creators have crafted a collection of
BY JEFF FALK
It places service and donations ahead of materialism. It stresses people over profits. It promotes conscientious consuming.
It’s Gifts That Give Hope (GTGH), and there are those who believe that GTGH’s upcoming fair is a representation of what the Christmas season should be.
“Your spending power is a reflection of the kind of world you want to live in,” said Jenn Knepper, GTGH’s fair coordinator. “It’s
important to know where your money is going. We’re just trying to introduce people to businesses who are being more conscientious. We want consumers to be more aware of the people who are making the products.”
This year’s edition of the annual GTGH fair will be conducted on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The gift fair will highlight 39 nonprofits, 15 marketplace vendors and a dozen food trucks.
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Residents of Luther Acres prepare for the retirement community’s upcoming bazaar.
Community Blood Drive
2323 Oregon Pike, Lancaster 17601 Register inside Lobby & donate in the Bloodmobile
Everyone will receive:
• Certificate for a FREE appetizer from Texas Roadhouse • Papa John’s buy one Large Pizza get
3 ways to schedule your donation appointment:
• go to 717GiveBlood.org
• call 1-800-771-0059
• scan the QR Code
MOAA chapter sets
Christmas event
The Lancaster Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold its annual Christmas luncheon Sunday, Dec. 8, at Millersville University’s Gordinier Hall, located on South George Street. The social hour will begin at 1 p.m. with dinner to follow.
The program will include the installation of chapter officers and directors for 2025 and recognition of outgoing officers and directors.
Unwrapped gifts for distribution to hospitalized male and female veterans at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center will also be collected at this meeting.
All current and past military officers are invited. Reservations are required by Wednesday, Nov. 27, by contacting Dennis Benchoff at 717-560-1260 or dlbenchoff2@comcast. net. Visit www.moaa lancasterchapt.org for additional information.
Etiquette class set for children and teens
A Dine with Style Dining Etiquette Class for kids and teens will be presented by Lancaster Modern Etiquette on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lititz Springs Inn and Spa, 14 E. Main St., Lititz. The two-hour session is tailored for children and teens age 10 and up.
Attendees will receive hands-on training that blends education and fun. The class features a threecourse meal, including
soup, a chicken entrée, and dessert. Participants will learn the essentials of place settings, utensil usage, and table conversation, along with the do’s and don’ts of formal dining, all while enjoying a guided dining experience. The interactive program will feature role-playing exercises and practical tips. There is a fee. For more information, visit www. lancasteretiquette.com or call 305-923-4483.
“Illumination”
concert posted
Prima Theatre’s annual “Illumination” holiday concert will return to Lancaster from Friday, Nov. 22, to Sunday, Dec. 22, at 941 Wheatland Ave.
“Illumination” is an immersive candlelight concert featuring instrumentalists and vocalists
encircled by seating on all sides. This 80-minute program will include new twists on well-known carols and songs, and the cast includes Karisa Fulmer, Gabbi Mack, Ali Murphy, and Aaron Pottenger. Fulmer is a Pennsylvania
Lititz Church of the Brethren (COB), 300 W. Orange St., will host a community meal on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The meal, featuring a baked potato bar, will be served at 6 p.m., and an activity for children, youths and adults will follow at 7 p.m. Participants will assemble cleanup buckets for Church World Service as part of the Church of the Brethren Atlantic Northeast District’s service project
for hurricane relief. To learn more about the kits, visit https://cwskits.org/ assemble-kits/emergency -cleanup-buckets/.
There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. No reservations are needed. The meal and program will be held in the Family Life Center, and attendees should use the entrance at the back of the church.
Lititz COB will also host a performance by Servant Stage. “Christmas Croon -
ers” - a revue featuring holiday classics - will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.
No tickets are needed. A freewill offering will be received following the show.
This presentation is gifted by the LCOB Allyson Wenger Family Life Fund. For more information about the church, visit www.lititzcob.org.
Young trapshooters target success
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When someone tries trapshooting, they will experience much more than just hitting a clay target, said Tod Neifert, president of Manheim Clay Sports and member of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association.
“Young shooters that take up trapshooting sports learn great skills,” he shared. “On top of shooters learning safety, sportsmanship and shooting skills, they also learn to work through difficult times, concentration during distractions and that there is value learning from the veteran shooters.”
One of the things Tod enjoys most about the sport is its inclusivity. “Trapshooting is for all shooters, not just males, not just females, not just young or old, and there are shooters that stand and shooters that are in a wheelchair. It is for all,” he said. “Because of the support of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, the joy of trapshooting is within reach of all young shooters in the Manheim area.”
As Tod explained, five young local trapshooters got together to try the sport for fun at a different trap club.
“They all began to improve and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of trapshooting,” he said. “With all the boys being from Manheim, Jim Shreiner and Matt Powronzik, with the support of Kurt Diffenderfer, began reaching out and offering the boys to shoot at Manheim Sportsmen’s Association.”
The students, who all attend Manheim Central High School, have achieved great success and improvement in their disciplines this year, Tod noted. He explained that there are three disciplines in amateur trapshooting. “The disciplines are singles,
handicap and doubles,” he said. “Singles trapshooting is when you shoot from five different angled positions that are 16 yards from the trap house, where the clay targets are thrown.” In handicap, shooters fire from different yardages, based on their skill level. In doubles, two birds are thrown at the same time. In all disciplines, the clay targets are thrown at approximately 35 miles per hour, Tod said.
Each of the Manheim shooters has events that he gravitates to, Tod noted. Shooters Chase Kirchner, Avery Kirchner, Andrew
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Performers will share holiday music during “Christmas Crooners.”
Members of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association and young trapshooters (front, from left) Jim Shreiner, Joel Hershey, Kurt Diffenderfer, Andrew Waddington, Matt Powronzik, (back, from left) Avery Kirchner, Leonidas Neifert and Chase Kirchner
one-of-a-kind handmade keychains and vibrant tie-dyed T-shirts, all ready for sale at the event on Thursday, Dec. 5. The bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the IU13 Conference and Training Center, 1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster.
Several of the seven students in the class are nonverbal, but they use pictures and communication devices to share their enthusiasm for their projects. Pointing to the beaded keychains, Zayvion Jones showed off his favorites, while Nesha Hopstetter said she loves making keychains from silicone beads and shrinky dinks.
As they string the beads and color the keychains, they are doing much more than just making crafts.
“There are so many good skills they learn from this,” Ortega said. “They learn to handle the money, work on the budgeting and prepare all the items.”
students job skills, social awareness and work ethics in a practical, class-based setting,” Unton explained.
Participating in the bazaar is the perfect fit for student Cole Hartman, who was hard at work making a SpongeBob SquarePants design. He’s been practicing his favorite school subject in preparation for helping to run the business. “I like to do math,” he said. “It’s fun.”
Ortega’s students will be among hundreds throughout Lancaster County who will offer their homemade items for sale at the bazaar.
“We have well over 300 participants and approximately 40 mini businesses,” said Doreen Unton, coordinator of job training services for the IU13, who noted that a similar event is held in November in Lebanon County. “We set up the Conference and Training Center using the perimeter of the room and three rectangle groups so that customers can walk around easily to see merchandise. … It is usually loud and busy but happy!”
The bazaar began after the IU13 established a grant program to support teachers in setting up classroom mini businesses, she said.
“The primary goal of a mini business is to teach
“By managing a classroom business, teachers can provide direct instruction on work responsibilities, specific job skills, production processes, quality standards and employability skills. … Running a mini business offers students valuable insights into business operations and entrepreneurship. Each experience, including facing low sales, becomes a learning opportunity.”
Unton noted that the bazaar is a win-win for both shoppers and students. “As a customer, from the moment you walk into the building on the day of the bazaar, there is an energy and buzz of excitement,” she shared. “Students are smiling and telling you all about the craft they made, and shoppers are happy to browse for treasures. The events have also become a reunion of sort for past students and staff. People are hugging, laughing and engaging with the students. It’s a wonderful atmosphere, and I guarantee that visitors will leave the event with a smile, full heart and lots of goodies!”
For the students and staff, the event represents the culmination of their hard work. “Now they get to set up their display of crafts and sell them to customers,” Unton said. “They get to practice social skills, sales skills, math and so much more. And they get to do a little shopping at the other vendors.”
Sales from the mini businesses directly benefit the classroom, with funds used for student
incentives, donations to charitable causes or even unique initiatives such as a class sponsorship of an Alaskan Iditarod dog race team.
Proceeds from The Spectrum Studio will be used to fund community-based outings and field trips.
“I’d like them to go to a restaurant, practice ordering their own food and paying for their own food,” Ortega shared. “We want to go bowling or go to the movies. We want to give them opportunities to practice those kinds of skills.”
Unton encourages people to visit the bazaar to pick up one-of-a-kind items and see the students in action. “Ask them what they made and how they made it,” she said. “If you purchase something, allow them to test their math skills and customer service skills. Oftentimes students blossom in this environment when they are outside the classroom and can interact with people. … By attending, you will help reinforce and demonstrate public support for our local area students and make the event impactful and memorable for them and their teachers.”
For more information on the bazaar, visit www. iu13.org and go to “All Events” under the “Events, Workshops & Classes” tab.
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Nesha Hopstetter (second from left) and Zayvion Jones (far right) create keychains.
GTGH’s gift fair is free to attend.
“It’s warm and inviting and altruistic,” said Knepper. “I don’t like the usual things around the holidays. I think this re-instills that sense of connection and community. The vibe is warm and welcoming.”
Among the services and gifts that will be available at the gift fair will be charitable donations to nonprofits, mentorships, certificates, music lessons, tuitions and fitness training. Some of the more tangible items offered for sale will include books, jewelry and clothing.
The gift fair’s atmosphere will be enhanced by live performances from a pair of local singing groups.
“My hope is that people come to the fair and get plugged into the things that are important to them,” said Knepper. “We’re making it easy to make good choices. It’s all
Advoz appoints interim director
The Advoz organization underwent leadership changes during September, including the appointment of Krista Rittenhouse as interim executive director. With a strong background in restorative practices and community partnerships, Rittenhouse has stepped in to guide the organization through an ongoing transition.
Rittenhouse started as a volunteer with Advoz in 2019 before being hired later that year as the restorative justice case manager. She has been instrumental in growing the restorative justice program and has been promoted twice during her tenure. Her most recent position was director of restorative practices, which included leadership of the Circles processes and school engagements.
under one roof for one day. I think we all have an area we feel passionate about. It’s a place to connect with nonprofits.”
Nearly 1,500 individuals are expected to attend.
“People who are good gift-givers appreciate how people give them gifts,” said Knepper. “I think sometimes gift-giving is made more complicated than it really has to be. I think we have to ask ourselves, ‘What do I know about someone, and how do I find a gift that speaks to them?’
The idea is to personalize gift-giving, not just give a random gift card. If you come to the fair, you can ask the vendors, and we will be happy to help you work through your options.”
“I think we’re pretty unique in what we offer,” continued Knepper. “It’s usually upbeat, and I love seeing people connect with nonprofits or nonprofits connecting with each other. When I see people
A visitor to last year’s GTGH gift fair expresses hope through her smile.
working for the greater good, it fills my soul.”
Knepper came up with the idea for the GTGH fair in Lancaster in 2007 when she found out about a Harrisburg area women’s group staging a similar event. Following a period of contemplation, she could find no reasons why the concept wouldn’t work here.
“We always try to keep evolving; pull in new people,” said Knepper. “We try to keep it fresh and
LCAA posts November events
The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, has announced its November events.
“Holiday Sparkles,” featuring members’ artworks that sparkle, glow or shine, will open with a reception on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. and run through Sunday, Dec. 22.
In the Steinmetz Gallery, member Elaine Goodman will be featured
along with artwork by several members of the LCAA Ladies Art Forum Group.
There will also be a holiday craft show offering fine art and crafts by LCAA members available for sale.
The galleries are 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. For more information, visit www.lcaaonline. org or call 717-687-7061.
exciting. We don’t want it to feel the same year after year. It’s for people who are looking for something more meaningful and less materialistic.”
Some gifts never go out of style.
For additional information about GTGH, go to https://gifts-that-give -hope-lancaster.square.site.
Rd., Manheim, PA Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th
Serving 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. DINE IN ONLY
Church Service Prior to Meal 9-10 a.m.
Reservations are free but required Donations accepted.
For reservations, call or text 223-333-7037
Reservation Deadline: Nov. 21 Donations will benefit local food banks.
Krista Rittenhouse
LBC plans open house, Christmas concerts
Lancaster Bible College (LBC) will host several in-person or online open houses. These events are free of charge.
programs to graduate and seminary courses of study.
Luther Acres
An in-person open house for prospective high school students and their families will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. The event will include tours of the Lancaster campus at 901 Eden Road, interactions with faculty members and current students, lunch in Olewine Dining Commons, the opportunity to experience a chapel gathering, and visits to classrooms and athletics facilities.
Participants can find out which program may be right for them, have their application and financial aid questions answered, interact with professors and staff members, and learn how online class formats work.
Registration is available for the Dec. 6 virtual open house at www.lbc. edu/meet-us.
residents. Among the items available for sale will be Christmas decorations, jewelry, baskets, soaps, pottery, wooden bowls, T-shirts and knitted items, as well as bakery goods like cakes, cookies and fudge.
Highlighting the bazaar will be giveaway drawings featuring a 50-by-47-inch quilt and an 84-by-84-inch queen-size quilt with 25 hand-embroidered squares.
“I enjoy looking at all the different items the vendors bring in,” said Nicholas.
“I couldn’t begin to tell you how many hours go into it,” said Nicholas. “There are so many people here on campus who contribute to it. People are constantly donating things they can’t use to sell at the bazaar. There’s a real sense of camaraderie, and everyone comes together. The community and residents work together to put on the bazaar.”
Students and families may also ask questions about LBC’s commitment to biblical integration in every program, Division III Chargers sports teams, short-term and semester study abroad programs, and student access to the Counseling and Care Center, academic mentoring, writing support, and accessibility services. To reserve a spot, visit www.lbc.edu/openhouse.
Virtual open houses will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6; from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29; and from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. These events are intended to introduce prospective students to LBC’s online programs, from associate and bachelor’s degree
In addition, LBC will present its 2024 Christmas concerts beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 22 in Good Shepherd Chapel on the Lancaster campus. Two additional performances are planned for 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The concerts, titled “Gloria in Excelsis - An Advent Celebration,” will feature several LBC ensembles in performances that weave together a variety of music, dance, and Scripture to celebrate the Christmas season. LBC students, staff members, and faculty members have spent months preparing this performance, which will include Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria in D Major” for orchestra and chorus.
The concerts are free to attend, but tickets are required. To reserve seats, visit www.lbc.edu/ events.
Last year, the Holiday Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast raised $6,715 for Luther Acres’ Caring Fund. The event is one of a handful of fundraisers conducted by the retirement community throughout the year to benefit the fund.
The annual Holiday Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast event takes months to prepare for and requires the cooperation and collaboration of hundreds of residents, staff members, volunteers and community members. About 200 of Luther Acres’ nearly 660 residents are involved in the preparation and planning.
Luther Acres Retirement Community, which is affiliated with the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has been serving the Lititz, Lancaster and Lebanon communities by providing skilled nursing, personal care and independent living options for 75 years.
“Everyone’s friendly,” said Nicholas, who’s been a Luther Acres resident for three years. “There are a lot of activities that go on here. Everyone here enjoys each other’s company. When you come here, you want to have people to do things with.”
For additional information about Luther Acres Retirement Community, go to www.luthercare.org.
FaithfulGive raises funds for nonprofits
The second annual FaithfulGive raised more than $1.4 million from 2,843 donors‚ sponsors in support of more than 90 faith-based, nonprofit organizations. This amount is nearly double the 2023 total. The event was held from Oct. 20 to 22.
Gifts will help to meet needs across Lancaster County, and every donation has been stretched and multiplied thanks to a stretch fund from donors like Gold Sponsors Faithward Advisors and Witbeck Family Foundation and Silver Sponsors Bare Wealth Advisors; Blessings of Hope; Clymer, Musser & Sarno; and Sight & Sound Theatre. Donors also had the opportunity to sign up as a volunteer or prayer partner to meet the practical needs of these
ministries.
Bible2School Penn Manor won the largest prize - the $5,000 Just Keep Swimming award - for demonstrating wisdom, love, and persistent courage under challenging circumstances.
The full list of participating organizations, along with prize winners, is available at https://faithfulgive. org.
FaithfulGive was formed in 2023 to help a growing number of Christian nonprofits that wanted a community event that would celebrate and nurture Lancaster’s rich biblical heritage and guard that heritage for the next generation. The new platform seeks to expand the definition of generosity to include giving time, talents, and treasure.
native who attended both the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and Temple University for vocal performance. She has since performed across the U.S., overseas, and on the seas. She hosts a podcast for seasoned and aspiring performers alike titled the “Booked & Blessed Podcast.”
Mack is a performer, arts educator and coach, and choreographer. Perhaps best known for her two-year run as Catherine of Aragon in the musical “Six,” Mack has performed on tour, regionally, and in New York City in various musicals, plays, and concerts, including new
works.
Murphy, a Lancaster native, began her involvement with Prima in 2019 as a NextGen intern and has since been involved in multiple projects. Upon graduation from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in 2022, Murphy moved to Nashville to pursue music full time. Since her time there, she has released her debut EP, titled “A Long Time Coming,” and a single titled “Blue T-Shirt,” and she has performed at many well-known venues around town.
Pottenger is making his debut at Prima Theatre. Based in New York City, he
has performed on numerous stages throughout Lancaster County and across the United States, including The Fulton Theatre, American Music Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, and Sight & Sound Theatres. To purchase tickets, visit www.primatheatre.org. Free parking is available.
Special all-inclusive seating, which includes an exclusive view from a cabaret table, a specialty cocktail, and a signature sweet treat delivered to the table before the show, is also available. Guests must be 21 or older to reserve these seats, which are situated on the raised stage and accessible solely by stairs.
Supporting first responders, one beard at a time
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Every November, many Americans say goodbye to their boyfriends’ and husbands’ clean-shaven faces while men take part in the nationwide No Shave November movement. The annual tradition involves ditching the razor for one month, and it has been observed by men in the United States for over a decade. For many participants, the month is simply an excuse to try growing that Tom Selleck-inspired mustache they’ve always wanted to have. But for some men, including first responders in nearly every part of Lancaster County, the shaving fast is a way to support other emergency service workers who are battling cancer.
In 2013, East Hempfield Township police officer Bill Watt was diagnosed
with cancer and underwent treatment. After personally experiencing the emotional stress and financial burden involved with treatment, Watt wished to create an initiative to support other people who are battling cancer. The following year, Watt asked East Hempfield Township’s chief of police to waive the department’s policy that prohibits officers from growing facial hair during November. For a minimum donation, officers were permitted to grow a beard for the month, after which the money was donated to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute in Lancaster. The fundraiser, named Beards for Brothers, was officially registered as a nonprofit organization this year.
In 2015, Watt teamed up with West Hempfield
Beards for Brothers. The two officers’ primary goal was to advocate for first responders fighting cancer by offering them financial and emotional support, as well as raising awareness of cancer and urging other police departments to get involved. “(Watt and I) both work in adjoining departments, so we’ve known eachother for a long time,” Bowermaster said. “He reached out to ask if I wanted to join (Beards for Brothers), and of course, it
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Township police officer Rich Bowermaster to expand
In 2019, Beards for Brothers began to support A Week Away Foundation through its annual No Shave November fundraiser.
Waddington and Joel Hershey represented Manheim Central FFA at the Lancaster County FFA competition earlier this year and won first place.
Individually, Chase achieved shooting both 25 and 50 straight while competing at the Pennsylvania state shoot in Elysburg. Avery won individual champion as the high-scoring shooter at the Lancaster County FFA shooting competition. Andrew won the Doubles Championship Class D runner-up at the Westy Hogans in Elysburg. He also won the Singles Junior Class Runner-up Champion, shooting a 98 of 100. Joel has won awards in six events: Junior Singles Champion and Junior Handicap Champion in the 128th Anniversary Shoot at Glen Rock Shooting Club, Junior Handicap Champion and Junior Doubles Champion at the George Landis Jr. Memorial Shoot at Glen Rock Shooting Club and Junior Handicap Champion and Class C High All-Around Champion in Elysburg.
Leonidas Neifert has
achieved the ranking of All-American. “In the 2024 season, Leonidas is ranked 18th in the world in amateur trapshooting in the Sub-Junior Category,” Tod stated. “He also achieved the honor of being named to the Pennsylvania state team.” In the 2024 season, Leonidas amassed more than 40 awards in each of the three disciplines.
“The group’s success would not be possible if they wouldn’t have found a sportsman’s club to accept them with open arms. The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association did exactly that,” Tod commented. He added that the association emphasizes safety first, and he noted that club members serve as mentors for the young shooters.
Tod is optimistic about the future of trapshooting in Manheim. “It is refreshing to see families accompanying their young shooters to the club,” he said. “It is exciting to see the veteran trapshooting members of Manheim Sportsmen’s Association mentoring the young shooters. It is a symbiotic relationship
where the young shooters learn from skilled veteran shooters that have already experienced the problems and difficulties that young shooters will see. The veteran shooters have a deep sense of pride as they mentor and pass on their skills to the next generation of shooters.”
Tod noted that with the support of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, a youth trapshooting program is forming now.
“Trapshooting is a safe, fun sport that will challenge every person. As Manheim Clay Sports is a new organization, we are actively looking for community support,” Tod said, noting that anyone interested in supporting the organization or learning more may email him at Neifertt2@ gmail.com. “It is our hope to have the official program up and running by spring.”
Anyone can try trapshooting on Wednesdays at the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim. For more information, follow “Manheim Sportsman’s Association” on Facebook.
Church sets craft show, concert
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, will host its sixth annual craft show on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the on-site Family Life Center.
The craft show will feature handmade items from more than 40 vendors; new this year are shell art, fluid painting, and acrylic skin jewelry.
The Manheim Township Lions Club will offer breakfast sandwiches and light lunch items for purchase.
The event is free and
Beards
was a no-brainer.”
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After the first year, Watt and Bowermaster expanded Beards for Brothers to support other emergency service workers in addition to police officers. The initiative quickly grew into a county-wide fundraiser that police officers, firefighters and EMS clinicians in nearly every borough participate in every year. “We decided to open it up to (support) any first responder who has cancer. We all have an important role and support each other somehow,” said Bowermaster. “Dispatchers have a tough job, and police officers work side by side with EMS and fire departments when we arrive on scene.”
Over the last decade, police departments in areas as far as Pittsburgh have joined the movement, and businesses throughout Lancaster County have supported Beards for Brothers through sponsorships and donations. In addition to the minimum donation from each participant, Beards for Brothers raises money for cancer patients by selling merchandise on its website, www.beards forbrothers.org. Every
open to the community.
In addition, St. Peter’s will present a portion of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 and 7 p.m.
The church will present the Christmas section of Handel’s masterpiece oratorio. The community chorus of more than 100 singers is under the direction of Tom Berdos, music director at St. Peter’s. It is accompanied by Deborah Berdos, St. Peter’s organist, and a 26-piece professional orchestra. The oratorio’s text is drawn directly
from Scripture. “Messiah” has been performed across the globe since its premiere in Dublin in 1742. The Dec. 15 concerts at St. Peter’s will include the “Hallelujah” chorus as well as the final “Amen,” Handel’s musical signature that concludes the oratorio.
The featured soloists will include Monica Ziglar, soprano; Amy Yovanovich, mezzo soprano; Christyan Seay, tenor; and Richard Zuch, bass. Each soloist has a distinguished performing career regionally and
nationally.
Tickets are available by donation by calling the church’s ticket line at 717617-0111. Tickets are also available in person from noon to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays in the church narthex. Availability for the 4 p.m. performance may be limited.
The church holds worship services on Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. For more information about the church’s activities, visit www.stpeterslutheran.org or call 717-569-9211.
Christmas bazaar set at St. James
Ephrata Cloister sets candlelight open house
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will host a candlelight open house on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Attendees may explore the historic buildings of Ephrata Cloister illuminated by candlelight. Local craftspeople will be on hand to share their stories and display their wares, and visitors may browse items at the museum store.
Upon entry, visitors may stop by a designated table to pick up wristband tickets for one of the three Ephrata Cloister Chorus performances in the 1741 Saal at 5:30, 6:30, or 7:30 p.m. The performances are included with admission, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, as seating is limited.
Throughout the evening, costumed guides and historic demonstra -
tors will welcome visitors into the historic buildings, immersing them in the 18th-century atmosphere. Historic interpreters and members of the Revolutionary War-era group Clotz’s Battalion of the Flying Camp will be on-site. Attendees may also visit food trucks and explore the exhibit in the Visitor Center.
There is an admission fee for people age 5 and up. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketleap.events/ tickets/ephrata-clois ter-associates/candle light-open-house-2024. Tickets may also be purchased at the event.
This is a timed entry event. There will be no admittance more than 10 minutes before the chosen time slot.
Group sizes are limited, and organizers recommend registering in advance.
year, Beards for Brothers selects different Lancaster-based individuals to support, and the fundraiser has benefited local nonprofit A Week Away Foundation for the past five years. A Week Away Foundation funds and organizes respite weeks for local families experiencing a life-threatening illness.
Beards for Brothers invites members of the public to attend First Responders Night Out from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at Olde Village Mill, 1350 Village Road, Strasburg. The event will feature food, live music, a silent auction and various activities, and all proceeds will benefit first responders battling cancer. Beards for Brothers will also host a fundraising event on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Starview Brews, 224 Locust St., Columbia. For each beer purchased during the evening, one dollar will be donated to to first responders and their immediate families who are fighting cancer. For more information, visit the aforementioned website or search for “Beards for Brothers” on Facebook.
St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, will host its annual Christmas bazaar on Friday, Nov. 22, from 3 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
The bazaar will offer a wide assortment of crafts, wreaths, floral arrangements, knitted items, religious items and jewelry. There will also be activities for people of all ages, including a white elephant sale, a children’s workshop with opportunities to make gingerbread houses and take pictures with Santa, a
bake sale, a silent auction, 25-cent bingo and a fish bowl. There will also be an opportunity to win gift baskets and other prizes.
St. James Cafe will be open on Nov. 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. The menu for Nov. 23 will include light breakfast options; parish-made pierogies, which will be available until sold out; pulled pork sandwiches; and salads, which will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A ham and turkey dinner will be served on Nov. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call the parish office at 717-626-5580.
Brass ensemble to present concert
The Auscultation Brass will perform a Christmas concert at St. John Neumann Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m.
The Auscultation Brass consists of physicians from various specialties who chose the field of medicine as a career but maintained music as an important part of their lives. The ensem-
ble performs numerous concerts yearly for various charities and benefits, retirement communities, local churches, and medical events. Over the years, the group has accumulated a large repertoire of classical, jazz, and popular music.
A freewill offering will be received to support the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Selections from Handel’s “Messiah” were presented in 2023 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Handmade items will be on display at the craft show.
New program aims to improve work zone safety
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) have launched a new, statewide training program to improve new driver safety and roadway worker protection. The launch took place at Carlisle High School to highlight teen driver safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Pennsylvania’s New
Driver Work Zone Safety Program is a training project that uses videos, infographics, knowledge checks, and testimonials to teach new drivers work zone laws, signage, and key facts, in addition to offering real-life scenarios to enhance understanding. The new program launched during National Teen Driver Safety Week in October; this annual observance aims to provide
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education on safe driving to teens and all new drivers in the commonwealth.
The free, 35-minute virtual New Driver Work Zone Safety Program is currently available in English and Spanish. The transportation agencies will also collaborate on hands-on training opportunities to supplement the course.
Last October, Oklahoma became the first state in the nation to require new drivers to pass a work zone safety course to get their licenses. After hearing about Oklahoma’s program, the PA Turnpike developed a plan to introduce a similar initiative and has been working with PennDOT to make it a reality. The project was funded through $50,000 from the Federal Highway Administration’s State Transportation Inno-
vation Council Incentive Program.
While the program is free and encouraged for all Pennsylvania residents, it is especially geared for new drivers.
Key factors in crashes involving teen drivers in Pennsylvania include driver inexperience, driver distractions, driving too fast for conditions, and improper or careless turning. The risk of a crash involving any of these factors can be reduced through practice, limiting the number of passengers riding with a teen driver, obeying all rules of the road, and using common sense.
The joint training project extends PennDOT and the PA Turnpike’s collaboration on increased work zone
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Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, will present another program in its Starlight Tea Concert series on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. The duo Silver, Wood & Ivory will perform Christmas music.
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