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Akron Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Tradition Continues

Eggs will be filled with candy, a few with money and every child will receive a chocolate bunny. So hop on down to the park! Shown in the photo, from left to right, are David Austin (standing), David Lausch, Brenda Fetter and Don Good.

abilities welcome. Online registration began Tuesday. March 21.

• Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County - Wednesday, April 5th at 6:00 p.m. Stardate Program. No registration required.

• Lititz Game Club - Wednesday, April 5th and 19 at 4:30 p.m. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. A place for people to come together and play tabletop games. Whether you enjoy casual games like Uno and Scrabble, gateway games like Catan, Wingspan, and Ticket to Ride, or more strategic games like Scythe and Terraforming

Mars, they have plenty of fun games to play. A game library with a wide selection of games is available, but feel free to bring your own (family-friendly) games as well! Their games accommodate players ages 10 and up. No registration needed.

• Lititz Garden ClubThursday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m. Springtime Show, Tell and Share Roundtable Discussion. No registration needed.

• Morning Yoga - Meeting on Fridays, April 7th, 21st, and 28th at 9:00 a.m. Come join Joyce Courtney for Yoga in the Morning. This class is appropriate for all

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abilities. Adults and teens welcome. Bring your own mat (if you have one) and a water bottle. No sign up needed.

• Literary Travelers Book Club - Friday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. Will be discussing “The Committed” by Viet Thanh Nguyen. For more information, contact dguscott@lititzlibrary.org

• Painting Club - Wednesdays, April 12 and 26th at

12:30 p.m. Meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

• Great Decisions Discussion Group - Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30 p.m. If you have an interest in foreign affairs, join them for this moderated, non-partisan discussion group. No special knowledge is required for this informal discussion forum, just an inquiring mind. No registration required.

• Knitting Club - Monday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday, April 25th at 6:00 p.m. Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Knitting Club is

VFW Post 3376 Honors Educators

Cocalico Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3376, “The Ephrata VFW,” recently held their annual Youth Scholarship Awards Banquet.

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in the future generation. VFW Post 3376 is proud to support and honor many exceptional educators, especially those who promote patriotism as a part of their daily lesson plan. This year they recognized: Mr. Dan Ulrich, teacher at Ephrata Middle School, and Ms. Ann Stevens, first grade teacher at Akron Elementary School. Also recognized was Mr. Joshua McCracken, Fulton for people who knit and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just friendly gathering to knit and work on projects. Must bring all your own supplies. Crocheters also welcome. No registration required.

Elementary Principal. Mr. McCracken could not attend the ceremony.

• Jane Austen SocietyTuesday, April 18th at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy a cup of tea and discuss all things Austen. No registration needed.

• Genealogy Club - Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. Come to learn and share tips on doing your Genealogy research.

• Fundamentals of landscape photography with Tom Roe – 4-week courseThursdays, April 20, April 27, May 11, and May 18 at 6:00 p.m. This 4-week course will cover the fundamentals of landscape photography and include an introduction to photography equipment and the parts of a camera. Award winning local photographer Tom Roe will guide you through the basics using real world examples to help you grasp the fundamentals and the knowledge you need to learn more! Online registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 6th.

• Concert: The Knotwork Band - Saturday, April 22nd at 1:30 p.m. The Knotwork Band is a trio of musicians performing Celtic folk music, both traditional and modern. Online registration is required and will begin Friday, April 7.

• Lititz Art AssociationTuesday, April 25th at 6:00 p.m. No registration needed.

Children/Families

• Backyard Storytimes

- Meet together outdoors in the library’s backyard!

Wednesday, April 5 to Thursday, May 25 - Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Registration is required weekly. Online registration will be available two weeks before each backyard storytime. All ages are welcome. Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or chairs for your family.

• Indoor Storytimes - Monday, April 17 to Thursday, May 25 - 6-Week Session. Age specific storytimes for children 6 months to 5 years. Online registration will be- gin for everyone on Monday, April 3 at 9:00 a.m.

• Little Steps - Babies (ages 6 - 24 months with one caregiver) - Tuesdays 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Thursdays 9:30 a.m.

• Toddler Storytime (ages 2 to 3 years with one caregiver - Child must be 2 by Saturday, April 1, 2023) - Mondays 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.,

Tuesdays 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m., Thursdays 11:30 a.m.

• Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5 years independent of caregiver - Child must be 3 by Saturday, April 1, 2023) - Mondays 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Thursdays 9:30 a.m.

• Cruise into Kindergarten

- Monday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. This Pennsylvania early literacy program is based on the national “Every Child Ready to Read” program. After hearing a story, the child and caregiver will visit different stations that will help with skills needed to start school. They will make learning FUN! Program will be held monthly. Geared for ages 3-6. Online registration begins 2 weeks prior to program.

• Spring StoryWalk®The Lititz Public Library’s spring StoryWalk® title is “Plant the Tiny Seed” by Christie Matheson. How do you make a garden grow? You will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers. And by tapping, clapping, waving, young readers can join in the action! The StoryWalk® begins to the right of the entrance to the Lititz Public Library and moves counterclockwise around the library.

Spencer Named To Dean’s List

Ben D. Spencer, New Holland, was named to the Dean’s List (second honors) at Clark University for the fall 2022 semester. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. 9

LVC MAC Academic Honor Roll

A record 150 Lebanon Valley College studentathletes have been named to the Middle Atlantic Conference’s (MAC) Fall Academic Honor Roll. The academic honor roll is comprised of studentathletes who compete in a varsity-level sport and registered a term/semester GPA of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher.

Local students include:

• Amelia Mercado, New Holland, a graduate of Garden Spot High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College field hockey team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science at The Valley.

• Madeline Reider, Lititz, a graduate of Warwick High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College field hockey team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science at The Valley.

• Hunter Deibler, Lititz, a graduate of Warwick High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College football team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in computer and data science at The Valley.

• Alexander Diedrich, Narvon, a graduate of Garden Spot High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College football team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science at The Valley.

• Ryan Fink, Lititz, a graduate of Warwick High School, is a member of the

Lebanon Valley College football team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education at The Valley.

• Arturo Ramirez Guzman, Ephrata, a graduate of Ephrata Senior High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College football team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science at The Valley.

• Kyra Rishell, Lititz, a graduate of Manheim Township High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College women’s soccer team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science at The Valley. Rishell achieved a perfect 4.0 for the Fall 2022 semester.

• Alyssa Yoder, Narvon, a graduate of Pequea Valley High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College women’s soccer team, and received a bachelor of science in business administration at The Valley.

Adamstown Library Events

Adamstown Area Library hosts a variety of free programs and events for children and adults. These programs are open to everyone, with or without a library card. The library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown, next to the post office. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

April Events at Adamstown Area Library

• Friends Book Sale

– Every Tuesday in the community room. Hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday except on the second Tuesday of the month, when the sale will end at 5:30 p.m. due to a library program.

• Young At Heart –Wednesdays, April 5 and April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join them at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 717-3367797 or visit REALLCS.org.

• Doggie DowntimeWednesday, April 5 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Do you need some tailwagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! For all ages.

• Tech Q & A – Wednesday, April 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Drop into the library to get one-on-one help with your devices. Tech help and software training is also available other times by appointment.

• “Budding Bookworms”

Preschool Storytime – Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26.

• “Twinkling Stars” Baby

Storytime – Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. For babies with adult. Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27.

• “The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time –Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Bring along your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten packets to help achieve your goal! For toddlers with an adult. Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27.

• Library Closed – Friday, April 7. The library will be closed on Good Friday.

• LEGO Activity Bag Pickup – Monday, April 10, while supplies last. On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer. 1 per family please. For ages 5-12 years.

• Drop-In STEAM –Monday, April 10, dropin from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth. This month: LEGO® Club (Design a garden for Earth Day) and activities (Launch an egg and Bee Bot Coding). An adult is required to accompany children under 8.

• Genealogy Group –Tuesday, April 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This group meets at the library on the second Tuesday of each month for lively discussions, research help or short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea. For older students and adults.

• Craft Workshop –Thursday, April 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you’re interested in crafting and spending time with others in a fun and relaxing atmosphere, this free workshop is for you. In April, they will make Pysanky wax resist eggs. For adults and older teens. Registration is requested.

• Teen Take and Make Packet Pickup (Puzzle Pins) – Monday, April 17, while supplies last. Get creative with their ready-to-go kits! Check here each month to see what you can learn to make with just a few simple materials, provided to you at no cost, and a few easy instructions. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today!

• Almost Perfect Crimes – Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join Miss Jess as they discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link and the Mini Murder Mystery

Story. Additional clues and evidence will be revealed during the meeting as they try to solve the crime together. For ages teen/adult due to some graphic content.

• Easter Egg Search – All April. Check out a book that has a beautiful paper egg inside and get a piece of candy at the circulation desk. (Ages 2-15)

• MJWK (Miss Jess wants to Know) - All month. Teens, they want your opinion! Stop in the Young Adult and Teen Graphic Novel Book Section of the library for the question of the month! With this simple voting passive program, teens can vote with a sticker dot to select their favorite. Results will be posted on their Facebook page at the end of the month. This month is “Incredible Ice Cream.”

• Farm I SPY Window Game – Stop in at the library to “spy with your little eye” all the fun things on the window. List of items changes weekly. When you finish, come inside to receive your congratulatory sticker. Also, be sure to read the story on the window next to the outside ramp. Tell the staff the answer to the question for a prize.

• Springtime Bingo – Now through Wednesday, May 31. Children’s Early Literacy Bingo (ages 3-9) and Self Care Bingo (ages 10-18). Pick up a Bingo sheet in the library and return by Wednesday, May 31 to claim your prize.

• Flag Retirement - Winter is over. Is it time to replace your faded, torn, worn American Flag? They will collect your retired flags at the library and deliver them to the Reinholds VFW, where they will retire them in proper fashion.

For Sale

FOR SALE: Authenticated Beanie Babies! I have (3) 1/ 1 prototypes. Be the only person in the entire world to own these beanies! $7M/ each or buy 2 for $12M or buy all 3 for $17M. All are Museum Quality! Call Sherry, 484-721-9998.

FOR SALE: Singer portable sewing machine, model 4622, 24 pattern, over 10/ yrs. old, has never had a thread in it, due to my wife’s passing. A new Singer for $145. Better hurry. Call 717-568-6193.

FOR SALE: 2020, 7’x16’ cargo trailer, ramp tail, 7,000lbs. gross vehicle weight. Leola, PA. 717-4717230.

FOR SALE: Homart electric cement mixer, good condition, $250. Call 610-6784839.

FOR SALE: Sparrow resistant bluebird houses; Starling resistant suet feeders; Sparrow traps; Starling resistant bluebird feeders; Purple Martin house and gourdracks with poles. 717-733-2030.

FOR SALE: New Ball 1/2 gallon mason jars, $2 each. 717803-9430.

FOR SALE: Flags, flagpoles, cases, etc. Mailboxes on sale, $10, posts, $10, various colors, store stock only, while they last. American Flag Shoppe near Adamstown, 717-484-1183.

FOR SALE: Cut flower plants, lisianthus, eucalyptus, zinnias, snapdragons, celosia, asters, dianthus, basil and lots more. 460 Sunnyside Road, Ephrata. 717733-4929.

FOR SALE: 360 assorted CDs, DVDs and Blue-Rays. CDs range from rock, country, pop, soundtracks and wrestling. Blue-Rays and DVDs range from action adventure, comedy, Sci-Fi, horror, animated, WWE wrestling and TV series box sets. Entire collection, $300. Great deal, averages 84 cents a piece. Call Shane after 12noon, 717-859-3161.

FOR SALE: KitchenAid mixer, 6qt, $250, like new. New Leupold binoculars, $400, 55 cup coffee urn, S.S., like new, $75, Cuisinart coffee pot; grind, perk, k-cup, $100, Coleman grill, folds plus griddle, rack, $100. 717-445-4549.

FOR SALE: Sandstone bird bath, sandstone trough, 27”. Also, sandstone clock. 717-445-4008.

Antiques

FOR SALE: WWII Welcome Home Programs: Denver, Reamstown, Reinholds, New Holland, Columbia, Mt. Joy, $10 each. 717-715-7339.

FOR SALE: Now open. Lone Pine Primitives. Antiques, crafts and custom barnwood furniture. 513 Gristmill Road, Ephrata, 717-224-1222. Closed Monday. Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 9am3pm.

Appliances

FOR SALE: GE brand mini fridge, 20”x20”x32”, good condition, $45. 717-4459197.

FOR SALE: Emeril Lagasse Air Fryer 360. Never used, $100. Call 717-413-9207.