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THURS., MARCH 16 ­

The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798­0155.

WED., MARCH 15 ­ St. Paul’s U.C.C., 133 Church St., Bowmansville, will hold a Lenten Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Freewill donation. For more info., call the church at 717445­6256.

WED., MARCH 15 ­

REAL Life Community Services will hold a Young At Heart Senior Activity, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Adamstown Library, 110 W. Main St., Adamstown.

THURS., MARCH 16 ­

REAL Life Community Services will hold “Easy Desserts” at the Lighthouse Community Center, 239 Main St., Denver, at 7:00 p.m.

SAT., MARCH 18 ­ The Ephrata Fire Company, 135 S. State St., Ephrata, will hold a Chicken BBQ, from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Take out only. Also pickup at A.B. Martin from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All proceeds benefit Ephrata Fire Company.

SAT., MARCH 18 ­ A Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., MARCH 18 ­

Quiltessence Quilters Guild will hold a meeting at Shillington Church of Christ, 475 Philadelphia Pike, Reading, at 10:00 a.m. For more info. or to join, email qqberkspa@gmail.com.

SAT., MARCH 18 ­ The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King Street, Denver, will hold a Buffet Breakfast from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The cost is by donation.

SUN., MARCH 19Cornerstone Mennonite Fellowship, 240 South Oak St., Ephrata, will hold a 6:30 p.m. service featuring a program by Fairview School.

THURS., MARCH 23REAL Life Community Services will hold a REAL Life REAL Hope Banquet with Peter Greer of Hope International at Shady Maple Smorgasbord at 6:30 p.m. For more info., call 717336-7797.

THURS., MARCH 23The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798­0155.

FRI., MARCH 24 & SAT., MARCH 25 ­ St. Paul’s Adamstown will hold their 70th Semi-Annual Free Community Outgrown Exchange at 80 East Main St., Adamstown. Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info. or how to make a donation (by Thurs., March 23), call 717­484­4885.

SAT., MARCH 25 ­ The Baron Stiegel Lions Club will be selling Toasted Cheeseburgers, Sausage Sandwiches and Fries, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out in the Ephrata Agway parking lot. There is a cost. Take out only. For more info., call Deb at 717­484­4892.

SAT., MARCH 25Garden Spot Fire Rescue Auxiliary will host an Indoor Flea Market/Egg-Stravaganza from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 4315 Division Highway, Blue Ball. Breakfast and lunch items available.

SAT., MARCH 25 ­ A Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser will be held at Ebenezer Groceries (Ephrata) from 10:00 a.m. until sold out, and Weaverland Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, from 11:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Supports EMM missionaries serving in Germany.

SAT., MARCH 25 ­ The Stevens Fire Company, 91 Stevens Rd., Stevens, will hold a Kauffman’s Chicken Bar-B-Que, from 10:00 a.m. to ? There is a cost.

SAT., MARCH 25Brecknock Township will hold a Park and Rec Community Easter Egg Hunt, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Brubaker Park (Eagle’s Nest Pavilion).

SAT., MARCH 25 ­ The Ephrata Lions Club will hold their 43rd Annual