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Sports Card Show and Auction, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 South Academy Dr., Ephrata. For more info., call Jack Forney at 717­3140962 or Brad Lauderman at 717­471­3968.

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SAT., MARCH 25Garden Spot Fire Rescue Auxiliary will host an Indoor Flea Market/Egg­Stravaganza 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 Bar­B­Que, 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

SAT., MARCH 25 - 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 25 - The Ephrata VFW, 141 S. State St., Ephrata, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner at 5:00 p.m. There is a cost. Takeout or eat in. For more info. or to reserve seating, call Chelsea at 610­587­7756.

SUN., MARCH 26 - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata, will host Essence of Joy in a free concert at 4:00 p.m. For more info., call the church at 717­733­4135.

MON., MARCH 27Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Parkinson’s Friends in Community meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Garden Towers. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Sherilyn Lapp at 717355­6264.

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REAL Life Community Services will hold “Gardening 101” at the Lighthouse Community Center, 239 Main St., Denver, at 7:00 p.m.

THURS., MARCH 30The 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. Dine­in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798­0155.

FRI., MARCH 31 - The East Cocalico Lions will hold a Drive­Thru Fish and Shrimp Fry (with fries or baked potato and coleslaw), from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Reamstown Park. There is a cost.

SAT., APRIL 1 - Hogs and Heroes Foundation will hold a Fundraiser Bingo at the Reinholds Banquet Hall, 156 W. Main St., Reinholds. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. For more info., call John (Cool Breeze) at 646­372­0250.

SAT., APRIL 1 - Dove Westgate Church, 1755 West Main St., Ephrata, will hold an Easter Egg Hunt with free games, food, a bounce house and more, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rain or shine. For more info., call 717­7213775.

SAT., APRIL 1 - The Smokestown Fire Company, 860 Smokestown Rd., Denver, will hold a Spring Craft Fair, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free admission. Benefits Smokestown Fire Company. For more info., email smokestownfireco events@gmail.com.

SAT., APRIL 1 - The Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, will hold a Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs and Sub

Sale. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. No pre­orders. First come, first served. For more info., call 717­627­2202.

SAT., APRIL 1 - The Women’s Club of Denver will hold a Cabin Fever Dance at the Denver Fire Hall, 25 Locust Street, Denver, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. There is a cost. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Club of Denver Contributions Fund. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more info. or tickets, call June at 717­5385005.

MON., APRIL 3 - The Ephrata Area Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico St., Ephrata. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:15 p.m. There is a small fee to attend. The program is SOIL, with Michele Pique, PA Master Gardener, Penn State Extension. All are welcome.

MON., APRIL 3 - The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at the Udder Choice Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Georgine at 717­733­4216.

THURS., APRIL 6 - The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Bethany

United Church of Christ, 140 East 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. Dine­in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798­0155.

SAT., APRIL 8 - The New Holland Lions Club will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at the New Holland Community Park, 400 East Jackson St., New Holland, at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Ages 11 and under are welcome.

THURS., APRIL 13 - 1st UMC of Ephrata, 68 North Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon with entertainment (piano music by Sandy Heisey) at 11:45 a.m. (eat at 12:00 noonsmall charge). Come join them. For more info., call 717­738­2465.

THURS., APRIL 13 - The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Bethany United Church of Christ, 140 East 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. Dine­in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798­0155.

SAT., APRIL 15Quiltessence 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., APRIL 15 - Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, will hold a Pot Pie Dinner, 4:00 p.m. until gone. Takeouts available. Benefits